How deep does the Chilean Mussel live?

The Chilean Mussel (Mytilus chilensis) is typically found at 0–100 m.

How big does the Chilean Mussel get?

The Chilean Mussel grows to about 18 cm.

Chilean Mussel

Mytilus chilensis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–100 m
Max size: 18 cm

The cornerstone of Chilean shellfish farming, this mussel anchors itself by tough threads to rock, cobble and kelp holdfasts in fjords, channels and exposed coasts. It grows to about eighteen centimetres, filtering plankton from the water, and thrives from the shoreline down to about a hundred metres.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 397041.

FAQ

How deep does the Chilean Mussel live?: The Chilean Mussel (Mytilus chilensis) is typically found at 0–100 m.
How big does the Chilean Mussel get?: The Chilean Mussel grows to about 18 cm.