How deep does the Ribbed Mussel live?

The Ribbed Mussel (Geukensia demissa) is typically found at 0–20 m.

How big does the Ribbed Mussel get?

The Ribbed Mussel grows to about 12 cm.

Ribbed Mussel

Geukensia demissa

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–20 m
Max size: 12 cm

A ribbed mussel about twelve centimetres long, it lives wedged into salt marsh mud and hard surfaces in the intertidal and shallow subtidal. Its strong, thin shell carries numerous branching ribs, and it anchors firmly while filtering the tidal water.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 156859.

FAQ

How deep does the Ribbed Mussel live?: The Ribbed Mussel (Geukensia demissa) is typically found at 0–20 m.
How big does the Ribbed Mussel get?: The Ribbed Mussel grows to about 12 cm.