Table 1.
Benthic organisms/samples collected for tetrodotoxin (TTX) testing from rocky reef and Musculista senhousia (Asian Date Mussel) beds at Narrow Neck Beach and TTX concentrations detected. MS = M. senhousia beds.
| Scientific Name | Common name/Description | Habitat | TTX Level (mg kg−1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echinodermata | |||
| Australostichopus mollis | Sea cucumber | Reef | 0 |
| Stegnaster inflatus | Orange elevated cushion star | Reef | 0 |
| Patiriella regularis | Common cushion star | Reef and MS | 0 |
| Coscinasterias calamaria | 11 Arm star | Reef and MS | 0 |
| Evechinus chloroticus | Sea urchin (Kina) | Reef | 0 |
| Echinocardium australe | Heart urchin | MS | 0 |
| Arachnoides zelandiae | Sand Dollar | Reef | 0.25 |
| Mollusca | |||
| Cominella virgata | Whelk | Reef | 0 |
| Musculista senhousia | Asian date mussel | MS | 0 |
| Saccostrea glomerata | Rock oysters | Reef | 0 |
| Cymatium spengleri | Whelk | Reef | 0 |
| Penion sulcatus | Whelk | Reef | 0 |
| Cominella adspersa | Whelk | Reef and MS | 0 |
| Turbo smaragdus | Cats eye | Reef | Trace |
| Haminoea zealandiae | Bubble shell slugs | Reef | 0 |
| Cellana radians | Limpets | Reef | 0 |
| Acanthochitona zelandica | Chiton | Reef | 0 |
| Cryptoconchus porosus | Chiton | Reef | 0 |
| Polychaeta | |||
| Perinereis amblyodonta | Polychaete | Reef | 0 |
| Crustacea | |||
| Plagusia chabrus | Red rock crab | Reef | 0 |
| Ovalipes catharus | Paddle Crab | MS | 0 |
| Petrolisthes elongatus | Porcelain crab | Reef | 0 |
| Chamaesipho columna | Barnacles | Reef | 0 |
| Macrophthalmus hirtipes | Crab | MS | Trace |
| Pagurus sp. | Hermit crabs | Reef | 0 |
| Callianassa filholi | Burrowing shrimp | MS | 0 |
| Crustacea | |||
| Plagusia chabrus | Red rock crab | Reef | 0 |
| Corallina officinalis | Coralline turf algae | Reef | Trace |
| Other | |||
| Sediment from M. senhousia beds | MS | 0 | |