How deep does the Blue Mussel live?

The Blue Mussel (Mytilus edulis) is typically found at 0–60 m.

How big does the Blue Mussel get?

The Blue Mussel grows to about 11 cm.

Blue Mussel

Mytilus edulis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–60 m
Max size: 11 cm

Found packed in dense beds on intertidal rocks, this mussel grips hard surfaces with tough byssal threads and rides out the pounding of the tide. It grows to about 11 centimetres, filters plankton from the water, and ranges from the shore down to around 60 metres.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140480.

FAQ

How deep does the Blue Mussel live?: The Blue Mussel (Mytilus edulis) is typically found at 0–60 m.
How big does the Blue Mussel get?: The Blue Mussel grows to about 11 cm.