Choromytilus palliopunctatus (Carpenter, 1857)
Pinpricked mussel
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Family:  Mytilidae (sea mussels)
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Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: USA to Mexico. Subtropical to tropical.
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Biology:  Found on rocky beaches. Depth estimate based on ecology (Ref. 116678).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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