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Databases compiled from the Ministry of Primary Industries list of Tropical fish allowed to be imported into New Zealand.
Freshwater Fish A toH.
Freshwater Fish I to Z.
Tropical Marine Fish .
Killifish on list
Marine Invertebrates.
Exotic Reptiles and Amphibians
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Monoplex whelk
Monoplex australasiae
The monoplex whelk is easily recognised as it has a hairy external skin and the shell opening is beautifully marked with orange and brown stripes.- Scientific Name: Monoplex australasiae
- Habitat: Commonly found in shallow coastal waters along rocky shorelines in depths of 1 to 15 m.
- Temperament: Predator
- Tank Age/Maturity: 100 litres minium at least 6 months old
- Diet: Feeds on starfish.and other Echinderms
- Special Requirements: Needs to be watched to ensure it is still alive
- Size: Can get up to 180mm