| Citation | Paul, L., 2000 New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries. Reed Books, Auckland. | |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 | |
| Page | 168 | |
| Named Used as Valid | Perna canaliculus | |
| Locality | ||
| Distribution | New Zealand | |
| Quote | Average shell length is 10-15 cm, reaching at least 23 cm. Feed on single celled algae, minute planktonic animals, organic detritus, and bacteria. |