30 Aug 2024

Critter of the Week: Tokoriro, Occultastella morgana

From the collecton Critter of the Week

The elusive and beautiful tokoriro, Occultastella morgana, was only recently discovered on the Denniston Plateau by Massey University Professor Steve Trewick. This remarkable species is just one of the many unique inhabitants of the rugged and wild plateau.

Tokoriro, Occultastella morgana

Photo: Andy MacDonald

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