Crab, Hairy Camouflage   Papaka Huna (Notomithrax sp.)
Notomithrax sp.
Photos:

Rocky Shore

Scavenger

New Zealand

Unknown Edibility

Hand Sized
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Category: Invertebrate
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Malacostraca
Family: Majidae

Notes
This crab is less inclined than some of the other camouflage crabs to cover itself with algae as it is covered with numerous long hairs, which enable it to blend in with the background very effectively.


References
Collins: Gunson
University of Otago 2013
Last Update: 24 April 2013