Scientific name: Corbicula fluminea & Corbicula australis
These two species of exotic freshwater clams have been found in the Waikato region.
The small clam 'Corbicula fluminea' was first found in the Waikato River at Bob's Landing near
Lake Karapiro in May 2023.
Since then Corbicula fluminea been confirmed in the Waikato river from Lake Maraetai Landing to Tuakau.
Corbicula australis has been found in a small, contained water park near Taupō.
These clams are prolific breeders and able to produce up to 400 juveniles per day!
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