Horse Mussel (Atrina zelandica)

Horse Mussel, a reference photo — Photo: Auckland Museum Collections from Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Atrina zelandica, one of several species known as the horse mussel, is a large species of saltwater clam. It is found around New Zealand.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Horse Mussel being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Atrina seminuda
Pinna dolabrata
Atrina squamifera
Atrina fragilis
Atrina rigida
Atrina serrata

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Ostreida
Family: Pinnidae
Genus: Atrina
Species: Atrina zelandica

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