New Zealand Onychophora Location Guide
Waikato
| Locality | Specimen Details |
Pirongia Raglan Silverhope Te Kauri Park Waitomo Caves |
15 pairs of legs ovoviviparous forms
have been found in this region that are not assignable to any described
species. Have been found inside the Waitomo caves feeding on weta
and glow-worms.
Oviparous 14 pairs of legs forms have been found on the higher points of Mt Pirongia. Not assignable to any described species.
photo: M. Schnieder |
Picture
of onychophora inside Waitomo Caves. (Picture courtesy of
New Zealand Geographic).