New Zealand Seashore

DSC_5384 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. Takapuna Beach *

DSC5384Hairy crabpapaka huruhuruPilumnuslumpinusnovaezelandiaeintertidal poolsTakapuna Beach