Chilean Ribbed Mussel
Aulacomya atra
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–40 m
- Max size: 9.5 cm
This ribbed mussel forms dense beds on rocky bottoms in cold southern waters, clinging by tough byssal threads and dominating the sessile life around it. It grows to about 10 centimetres and lives in the shallow subtidal down to roughly 40 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Mytilida › Mytilidae › Aulacomya
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 505963.
FAQ
- How deep does the Chilean Ribbed Mussel live?
- The Chilean Ribbed Mussel (Aulacomya atra) is typically found at 0–40 m.
- How big does the Chilean Ribbed Mussel get?
- The Chilean Ribbed Mussel grows to about 9.5 cm.