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Greenshell Mussel (Perna canaliculus) |   | | Common Name: | Greenshell Mussel | | Scientific Name: | Perna canaliculus | | Other Names: | Greenshell Mussels (NZ), Moule de Nouvelle Zelande (France), Mitilo della Nuova Zelanda (Italy), Mejillon de Nueva Zelanda (Spain), New Zealand Greenshell Mussels (USA). | | Family: | Mytilidae (mussels) | | Description: | The average size for an 18 month old farmed mussels 100 mm; can grow to over 230 mm. All specimens have a distinctive ‘green lip’ around the internal margin of the shell. | | Main Season: | Harvested all year. | | Resource: | Species native to New Zealand but closely resembles other Perna species found in South America and Africa. Occurs around most of New Zealand but is principally a warmer water variety. Ranges from low tidal to sub tidal. Obtained mainly by farming. Production of farmed mussel is increasing and there is considerable scope for expansion. | | Characteristics: | Mantle tissue of sexually mature males is creamy white colour, females orange – apricot. Sexually immature females often indistinguishable in colour from males. | | Common Packaging: (packaging may vary between vessels) | | Half Shell | Size graded, packed in small retail Size cartons, and bulk-pack. | | Meat | Size graded, packed in small retail Size cartons, and bulk-pack. Also available marinated in plastic containers. | | Whole | Bulk-pack. | | | | Absolute Foods Ltd
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