New Zealand Seashore

DSC_2475 Pie crust crab (Metacarcinus novaezelandiae) juvenile. Found in large numbers in sheltered harbours and inlets. Can crush cockles easily using strong pincers. Aquarium Point, Otago Harbour.

DSC2475Cancer crabPie crust crabMetacarcinusnovaezelandiaejuvenileAquarium PointOtago Harbour