| Family: |
Mytilidae (sea mussels) |
| Max. size: |
1.9 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 101 m |
| Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean. Tropical to subtropical. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Intertidal to subtidal, in rock pools (Ref. 75840). In Belize, it was found in a submarine cave near Columbus Cay (Ref. 87209). In Hong Kong, found as single individuals in dead coral heads, protectively enclosed within a borehole. Secretes a matted, coarse, byssal net (Ref. 125512). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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