Gigantidas gladius Marshall, 2003
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Family:  Mytilidae (sea mussels)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 216 - 755 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: New Zealand and Kermadec Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in hydrothermal vents (Ref. 106682).
IUCN Red List Status: Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 23 October 2020 (D2) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  C: Ref. 8121.

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