DSC_8595 Asian date mussel (Arcuatula senhousia) generally 25-30mm in length. A recent introduction into NZ, probably via shipping during the late 1970's. Currently known from the Hauraki Gulf, Whangarei Harbour and at least to Tauranga Harbour. Bucklands Beach, Auckland *
DSC_5399 Asian date mussel (Arcuatula senhousia) habitat. A recent introduction into NZ, probably via shipping during the late 1970's. Currently known from the Hauraki Gulf, Whangarei Harbour and at least to Tauranga Harbour. Cheltenham Beach, Auckland
DSC_4761 Horse mussel, or hururoa (Atrina zelandica) NZ's largest bivalve. A thin brittle shell with lines of hollow spines radiating out towards the posterior end of the shell, that help anchor it in the mud. Spring low intertidal to subtidal, lives buried for most of its length in mud or silty sand. Victory Beach, Otago Peninsula
