New Zealand Seashore

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

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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 9308 common hermit crab Pagurus traversi kaunga waerau Aquarium Point Otago Harbour