New Zealand Ribbed Mussel

Aulacomya maoriana is a species of bivalve in the family Mytilidae. The scientific name of the species was first validly published in 1915 by Tom Iredale.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of New Zealand Ribbed 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

• Aulacomya atra
• Brachidontes erosus
• Brachidontes ustulatus
• Mytilisepta bifurcata
• Ischadium recurvum
• Geukensia demissa

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Mollusca

Class

Bivalvia

Order

Mytilida

Family

Mytilidae

Genus

Aulacomya

Species

Aulacomya maoriana

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