New Zealand Seashore

DSC_7267 Comb star, or pekapeka (Astropecten polyacanthus) sometimes found on sand at low intertidal. A five -pointed star, with very spiny edges, and a dense pile-like texture on top. Occurs around the North Island east coast, and in southern Australia. Whangateau Harbour

DSC7267Comb starpekapekaAstropectenpolyacanthusWhangateau Harbour