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Asian green mussel

Perna viridis

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About

The Asian green mussel (Perna viridis) is a species in the genus Perna. Native to Africa and Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (6 countries), Europe (Norway, Ukraine), North America (Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Venezuel.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (6 countries), Europe (Norway, Ukraine), North America (Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela).

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇳 India 🇮🇩 Indonesia 🇯🇵 Japan 🇯🇲 Jamaica 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇺🇸 United States 🇦🇺 Australia 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇹🇹 Trinidad and Tobago 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Species

Perna viridis (Asian green mussel)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミドリイガイ

French moule verte asiatique

German Asiatische grüne Miesmuschel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Asian green mussel?

The scientific name of Asian green mussel is Perna viridis. It belongs to the genus Perna.

Where does Asian green mussel live?

Asian green mussel is found in Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (6 countries), Europe (Norway, Ukraine), North America (Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (4 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Micronesia.

What family does Asian green mussel belong to?

Asian green mussel (Perna viridis) belongs to the genus Perna, which is part of the taxonomic family Mytilidae.

What kingdom does Asian green mussel belong to?

Asian green mussel (Perna viridis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Asian green mussel?

The closest relatives of Asian green mussel in the genus Perna include Mexilhao mussel.