New Zealand Seashore

DSC_3942 Hairy crab, or papaka huruhuru (Pilumnus lumpinus) habitat. 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

DSC3942Hairy crabpapaka huruhuruPilumnuslumpinushabitatbouldersintertidal poolsTakapuna Beach