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ミドリイガイ (Asian green mussel)

Perna viridis

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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 (ミドリイガイ)

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 ミドリイガイ?

The scientific name of ミドリイガイ is Perna viridis. It belongs to the genus Perna.

Where does ミドリイガイ live?

ミドリイガイ 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 ミドリイガイ belong to?

ミドリイガイ (Perna viridis) belongs to the genus Perna, which is part of the taxonomic family Mytilidae.

What kingdom does ミドリイガイ belong to?

ミドリイガイ (Perna viridis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of ミドリイガイ?

The closest relatives of ミドリイガイ in the genus Perna include Mexilhao mussel.