Black Datemussel
Lithophaga nigra
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–101 m
- Max size: 6.5 cm
- For divers: safe
This date mussel bores into limestone and dead coral, dissolving the rock with acid from its mantle to carve a snug burrow. Reaching about 7 cm, it has turned up in a submarine cave in Belize and lives down to roughly 100 m.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Mytilida › Mytilidae › Lithophaga
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 420704.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Datemussel live?
- The Black Datemussel (Lithophaga nigra) is typically found at 0–101 m.
- Is the Black Datemussel dangerous to divers?
- The Black Datemussel is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Black Datemussel get?
- The Black Datemussel grows to about 6.5 cm.