How deep does the Black Mussel live?

The Black Mussel (Musculus niger) is typically found at 0–376 m.

How big does the Black Mussel get?

The Black Mussel grows to about 5.8 cm.

Black Mussel

Musculus niger

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–376 m
Max size: 5.8 cm

A small mussel of about 6 cm, it lives in muddy gravel from the shore down to remarkable depths past 370 m. Adults spin a cocoon of byssal threads around the shell, wrapping themselves in a protective tangle of their own silk.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Mytilida › Mytilidae › Musculus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140474.

FAQ

How deep does the Black Mussel live?: The Black Mussel (Musculus niger) is typically found at 0–376 m.
How big does the Black Mussel get?: The Black Mussel grows to about 5.8 cm.