Family: |
Mytilidae (sea mussels) |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 216 - 755 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: New Zealand and Kermadec Island. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in hydrothermal vents (Ref. 106682). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 23 October 2020 (D2) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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