Mytilus planulatus Lamarck, 1819
New Zealand blue mussel
Mytilus planulatus
photo by Grist, John and Maria

Family:  Mytilidae (sea mussels)
Max. size:  6 cm ShL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m
Distribution:  Southwest Pacific: New Zealand.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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