Family: |
Mytilidae (sea mussels) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 141 m |
Distribution: |
Pacific: Hawaii, Marquesas, Austral, Pitcairn and Easter islands. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Common depth and minimum depth range based on occurrences in Hawaii; maximum depth range based on occurrence in Marquesas. Depth ranges to be replaced with a better reference. Occurs in tidal pools on soft sediments and shallow rubble and sand at intertidal waters (Ref. 87907). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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