Μάιος 25, 2023

Invasive pest mollusc clam found in New Zealand, keep an eye open for it - Corbicula fluminea, aka Freshwater Gold Clam/Asian Clam)

An invasive freshwater clam discovered in the Waikato River has the potential to destroy native habitats, clog water supplies and hydro dams, and infest Lake Taupō if not properly contained.
Please keep and eye open for it and contact MPI with any info. Please also post your observations
More info at sites below:

https://mpicwp.cwp.govt.nz/news/media-releases/call-for-community-vigilance-as-new-clam-species-found-in-waikato-river/?utm_source=notification-email

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/waikato/300888463/invasive-clam-found-in-waikato-river-could-decimate-native-species-infest-lake-taup-and-clog-hydro-dams?fbclid=IwAR2DF840GnO_fWiKeV8xDIGfLPev9JDV1HKJumXqLwCKisGLXDaMNZhgHXk

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