How deep does the Box Mussel live?

The Box Mussel (Septifer bilocularis) is typically found at 0–15 m.

How big does the Box Mussel get?

The Box Mussel grows to about 5 cm.

Box Mussel

Septifer bilocularis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–15 m
Max size: 5 cm

This small mussel wedges itself onto rocks, dead coral and the underside of stones in places battered by surf and strong current. It rarely passes 5 centimetres and lives from the shoreline down to about 15 metres, often packed into dense colonies.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216632.

FAQ

How deep does the Box Mussel live?: The Box Mussel (Septifer bilocularis) is typically found at 0–15 m.
How big does the Box Mussel get?: The Box Mussel grows to about 5 cm.