New Zealand Seashore

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

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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 5399 Asian date mussel Arcuatula Musculista senhousia habitat introduced Hauraki Gulf Cheltenham Beach Auckland