New Zealand Seashore

DSC_5376 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 *

DSC5376Hairy crabpapaka huruhuruPilumnuslumpinusnovaezelandiaeintertidal poolsTakapuna Beach