Family: |
Mytilidae (sea mussels), subfamily: Bathymodiolinae |
Max. size: |
16.4 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 2000 - 3314 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Minimum depth from Ref. 104365. Byssate, epibiotic. Found on hydrocarbon seep (Ref. 104365). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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