Indian Brown Mussel
Perna perna
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 17 cm
This brown mussel clings by tough byssal threads to hard surfaces on high energy rocky coasts, down to about 50 metres. It grows to around 17 centimetres, feeds mainly on detritus drawn from the water, and is harvested heavily enough that some southern stocks are thinning.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Mytilida › Mytilidae › Perna
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140483.
FAQ
- How deep does the Indian Brown Mussel live?
- The Indian Brown Mussel (Perna perna) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- How big does the Indian Brown Mussel get?
- The Indian Brown Mussel grows to about 17 cm.