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

Posted on 25 de maio de 2023, 12:08 AM by goodonya goodonya

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Just what we need! Thanks for the update. Hopefully it won't be spotted anywhere else.

Publicado por lisa_bennett 12 meses antes

Yes, fingers crossed its contained and hopefully there's a chance for eradication

Publicado por goodonya 12 meses antes

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