DSC_ 0165 A comparison between the larger Green-lipped mussel, or porohe (Perna canaliculus) top, and the Blue mussel, or toretore (Mytilus galloprovincialis) bottom right. Brighton Beach *
DSC_8793 A comparison between the Blue mussel, or toretore (Mytilus galloprovincialis) top, and the larger Green-lipped mussel, or porohe (Perna canaliculus) bottom. Brighton Beach
DSC_4861 Green-lipped mussel, or porohe (Perna canaliculus) a large greenish mussel, found from low intertidal to 50m on moderate to exposed shores. Common in the North island and now farmed commercially. Brighton Beach *