All
Crabs 33
Fish 77
Octopus & Squid 6
Other 43
Sea Stars 16
Sharks & Rays 14
Shellfish 179
Sponges & Seaweeds 39
Whales & Dolphins 2
Shellfish species records
Showing 101–120 of 179 species
Bedeva paivae
Mussel Drill
Endemic Ostrea angasi
Native Oyster
Native Phasianotrochus bellulus
Necklace Weed Shell
Endemic Musculus impactus
Nesting Mussel
Native Propefusus novaehollandiae
New Holland Spindle Shell
Native Modiolus areolatus
New Zealand Hairy Mussel
Native Maoricolpus roseus
New Zealand Screw Shell
Introduced Emarginula candida
Notched False Limpet
Endemic Acrosterigma cygnorum
Oblique Southern Cockle
Native Cellana solida
Orange-Edged Limpet
Native Magallana gigas
Pacific Oyster
Introduced Phasianella australis
Painted Lady
Native Clanculus plebejus
People’s Top Shell
Endemic Patelloida latistrigata
Pied Limpet
Endemic Ischnochiton lentiginosus
Pigmented chiton
Endemic Placamen placidum
Placid Frilled Venus
Native Phasianotrochus apicinus
Pointed Kelp Shell
Endemic Macroschisma tasmaniae
Posterior Keyhole Limpet
Endemic Mactra pura
Pure Trough Shell
Native Bedeva vinosa
Purple Mouthed Rock Shell
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Disclaimer: A lot of work goes into making sure identifications, descriptions, sizes, habitats and distribution details are as accurate as possible — but this information is ever-changing, so no guarantee is offered that it is correct or currently valid. Treat it as a guide and do a little of your own research for the latest word. Feedback and corrections are always welcome.