Green-lipped Mussels are predominantly green and can grow to a maximum size of over 240 mm in length.
There is little age data available for Green-lipped Mussel. Maturity is thought to be reached at 27 mm. They are broadcast spawners, and spawning takes place in late spring-autumn.
Green-lipped Mussels are found throughout New Zealand waters but are most common in central and northern parts of the country. They are found to depths of 50 m.
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Key statistics
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1 Reported commercial catch is calculated for the 12 month period to 30/09/2025 |
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2 Quota value and exports are calculated pro-rata to reported commercial catch for the 12 month period to 30/09/2025 |
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