DSC_9240 Common hermit crab, or kaunga waerau (Pagurus traversi) like the half crabs this species is separate from the true 'short-tailed' crabs. It's hooked abdomen is designed to fit inside an empty shell, as a temporary home. Found from low tide down to 15 meters. Aquarium Point, Otago Harbour
DSC_9308 Common hermit crab, or kaunga waerau (Pagurus traversi) like the half crabs this species is separate from the true 'short-tailed' crabs. It's hooked abdomen is designed to fit inside an empty shell, as a temporary home. Found from low tide down to 15 meters. Aquarium Point, Otago Harbour
DSC_9432 Common hermit crab, or kaunga waerau (Pagurus traversi) female crab with eggs, and without shell. It's hooked abdomen is designed to fit inside an empty shell, as a temporary home. Found from low tide down to 15 meters. Aquarium Point, Otago Harbour *
