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New Zealand · Food · Hard
What is the name of the large, cream-coloured surf clam found only on a few west coast beaches of the North Island, which was so over-harvested for its rich flavour that collection is now largely banned?
Answer: Toheroa — Toheroa (Paphies ventricosa) were once so abundant that they were canned commercially, but overharvesting led to a total ban on recreational gathering except for limited customary Māori rights.
- A Tuatua
- B Toheroa ✓
- C Pipi
- D Scallop
Toheroa (Paphies ventricosa) were once so abundant that they were canned commercially, but overharvesting led to a total ban on recreational gathering except for limited customary Māori rights.