Philippine Horse Mussel
Modiolus philippinarum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
The Philippine horse mussel half buries itself in muddy and gravelly flats, anchored by byssal threads to pebbles and sand and showing only the back edge of its shell. It grows to about 13 centimetres and lives from the shore down to roughly 40 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Mytilida › Modiolidae › Modiolus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 214951.
FAQ
- How deep does the Philippine Horse Mussel live?
- The Philippine Horse Mussel (Modiolus philippinarum) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- Is the Philippine Horse Mussel dangerous to divers?
- The Philippine Horse Mussel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Philippine Horse Mussel get?
- The Philippine Horse Mussel grows to about 13 cm.