Perna canaliculus unspecified
New Zealand green mussels
Perna canaliculus
photo by FAO

Family:  Mytilidae (sea mussels)
Max. size:  15 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: Endemic to New Zealand.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:   
 

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