Kerguelen Mussel
Mytilus platensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 36–64 m
- Max size: 9 cm
A mussel of cold Kerguelen waters, it anchors to the bottom with byssal threads at depths between about 36 and 64 metres. Reaching around 9 centimetres, it filters plankton and fine particles from the chilly subantarctic current.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Mytilida › Mytilidae › Mytilus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 506158.
FAQ
- How deep does the Kerguelen Mussel live?
- The Kerguelen Mussel (Mytilus platensis) is typically found at 36–64 m.
- How big does the Kerguelen Mussel get?
- The Kerguelen Mussel grows to about 9 cm.