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Gemeine Miesmuschel

Mytilus edulis

Least Concern

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Bay Mussel (Mytilus edulis) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Mollusca (Weichtiere)

Species

Mytilus edulis (Gemeine Miesmuschel)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mejillón

French moule comestible

German Gemeine Miesmuschel

Portuguese mexilhao

Russian midiya

Similar Species in Mytilus

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Blaubartmuschel

Mytilus galloprovincialis

Not Evaluated

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Pazifische Miesmuschel

Mytilus trossulus

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Gemeine Miesmuschel?

The scientific name of Gemeine Miesmuschel is Mytilus edulis. It belongs to the genus Mytilus.

What is the conservation status of Gemeine Miesmuschel?

Gemeine Miesmuschel (Mytilus edulis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Gemeine Miesmuschel live?

Gemeine Miesmuschel is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey.

What family does Gemeine Miesmuschel belong to?

Gemeine Miesmuschel (Mytilus edulis) belongs to the genus Mytilus, which is part of the taxonomic family Mytilidae.

Is Gemeine Miesmuschel endangered?

No, Gemeine Miesmuschel (Mytilus edulis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Gemeine Miesmuschel belong to?

Gemeine Miesmuschel (Mytilus edulis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Gemeine Miesmuschel?

The closest relatives of Gemeine Miesmuschel in the genus Mytilus include Blaubartmuschel, Pazifische Miesmuschel.