DSC_5342 Paddle, or Swimming crab (Ovalipes catharus) feeding on northern tuatua. 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. Goat Island, Leigh Marine Reserve *
DSC_5350 Paddle, or Swimming crab (Ovalipes catharus) feeding on a moulted, and discarded exoskeleton. 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. Goat Island, Leigh Marine Reserve
DSC_5356 Paddle, or Swimming crab (Ovalipes catharus) feeding on a moulted, and discarded exoskeleton. 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. Goat Island, Leigh Marine Reserve
