Choromytilus meridionalis (Krauss, 1848)
Black mussel
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Family:  Mytilidae (sea mussels)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Southeast Atlantic: Namibia and South Africa.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Intertidal. Depth estimate based on ecology (Ref. 116689).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  O: Ref. 104090.

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