How deep does the Choro Mussel live?

The Choro Mussel (Choromytilus chorus) is typically found at 0–100 m.

How big does the Choro Mussel get?

The Choro Mussel grows to about 26 cm.

Choro Mussel

Choromytilus chorus

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–100 m
Max size: 26 cm

The choro mussel clusters on rocky and sedimentary bottoms in sheltered bays, from the intertidal zone down to depths of several metres. It grows to around twenty six centimetres and is harvested as a food shellfish along the South American coast.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 506001.

FAQ

How deep does the Choro Mussel live?: The Choro Mussel (Choromytilus chorus) is typically found at 0–100 m.
How big does the Choro Mussel get?: The Choro Mussel grows to about 26 cm.