Bearded Horse Mussel
Modiolus barbatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–200 m
- Max size: 6.6 cm
A mussel cloaked in a coarse, bristly beard of byssal threads, it anchors to hard ground in coastal water from a few metres down to about 200. It grows to roughly 7 centimetres and feeds by filtering plankton from the water around it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Mytilida › Modiolidae › Modiolus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140464.
FAQ
- How deep does the Bearded Horse Mussel live?
- The Bearded Horse Mussel (Modiolus barbatus) is typically found at 3–200 m.
- How big does the Bearded Horse Mussel get?
- The Bearded Horse Mussel grows to about 6.6 cm.