How deep does the Mussel live?

The Mussel (Tellimya ferruginosa) is typically found at 15–28 m.

How big does the Mussel get?

The Mussel grows to about 1 cm.

Mussel

Tellimya ferruginosa

Group: Other
Typical depth: 15–28 m
Max size: 1 cm

This small clam grows to barely a centimetre and lives in fine to medium sand along near coastal zones. It keeps company with burrowing animals such as the sea potato urchin, sheltering close beside them in the sediment.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Galeommatida › Lasaeidae › Tellimya

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 146952.

FAQ

How deep does the Mussel live?: The Mussel (Tellimya ferruginosa) is typically found at 15–28 m.
How big does the Mussel get?: The Mussel grows to about 1 cm.