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. |