New Zealand Seashore

DSC_3963 Hairy crab, or papaka huruhuru (Pilumnus lumpinus) found occupying tiny spaces under rocks and boulders in low intertidal pools - as they grow larger they virtually become imprisoned in these small homes. Tokerau Beach, Karikari Peninsula

DSC3963Hairy crabpapaka huruhuruPilumnuslumpinusnovaezelandiaeintertidal poolsTokerau BeachKarikari Peninsula