Modiolus modiolus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Northern horsemussel
Modiolus modiolus
photo by Harvey-Clark, Chris

Family:  Mytilidae (sea mussels)
Max. size:  18 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 280 m
Distribution:  Arctic, northern Atlantic and Pacific. Boreal to polar.
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IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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