Northern blue mussel

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Chile).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Mollusca (moluscos)

Class

Bivalvia (Bivalvia)

Order

Mytilida (Mytilida)

Family

Mytilidae

Genus

Mytilus

Species

Mytilus trossulus (Northern blue mussel)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キタノムラサキイガイ

German Pazifische Miesmuschel

Russian Мидия тихоокеанская

Similar Species in Mytilus

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mejillón

Mytilus edulis

Least Concern

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mejillón mediterráneo

Mytilus galloprovincialis

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Northern blue mussel?

The scientific name of Northern blue mussel is Mytilus trossulus. It belongs to the genus Mytilus.

Where does Northern blue mussel live?

Northern blue mussel is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Chile, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, Ukraine.

What family does Northern blue mussel belong to?

Northern blue mussel (Mytilus trossulus) belongs to the genus Mytilus, which is part of the taxonomic family Mytilidae.

What kingdom does Northern blue mussel belong to?

Northern blue mussel (Mytilus trossulus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Northern blue mussel?

The closest relatives of Northern blue mussel in the genus Mytilus include mejillón, mejillón mediterráneo.