| Citation | Paul, L., 2000 New Zealand fishes. Identification, natural history and fisheries. Reed Books, Auckland. | |
| Ref. | 72381 Paul, L., 2000 | |
| Page | 167 | |
| Named Used as Valid | Mytilus edulis | |
| Locality | ||
| Distribution | New Zealand's rocky coastline, more abundant south of Cook Strait. | |
| Quote | Shell length 4-7 cm, reaching 11 cm. Filter-feeding bivalves. |