New Zealand Seashore

DSC_4123 Paddle, or Swimming crab (Ovalipes catharus) common on exposed sandy beaches throughout New Zealand and distinguished by the broad paddle-shaped hind legs which are equally suitable for swimming, and burrowing in soft sand. Blueskin Bay *

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DSC_4123 Paddle, or Swimming crab (Ovalipes catharus) common on exposed sandy beaches throughout New Zealand and distinguished by the broad paddle-shaped hind legs which are equally suitable for swimming, and burrowing in soft sand. Blueskin Bay *

paddle swimming crab DSC 4123 Ovalipes catharus Blueskin Bay