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  Triangle Shell have a regionally variable maximum size ranging from 39-74mm.
 
 
  Triangle shells are broadcast spawners.
 
 
  Triangle shell are most abundant around the South Island at depths of 4-8 m, but are also found around the North Island at depths of 3-5 m.
  
             
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			| 1 Reported commercial catch is calculated for the 12 month period to 30/09/2026 | 
		 
		
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			| 2 Quota value and exports are calculated pro-rata to reported commercial catch for the 12 month period to 30/09/2026 | 
		 
	 
 
             
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