New Zealand Seashore

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

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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 5350 Paddle Swimming crab Ovalipes catharus feeding moulted discarded exoskeleton Goat Island Leigh Marine Reserve