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イガイダマシ (black-striped mussel)

Mytilopsis sallei

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The black-striped mussel (Mytilopsis sallei) is a species in the genus Mytilopsis. Native to Africa and Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region, found across Australia, Brazil, China, Egypt, Fiji, and more.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Gabon, Senegal), Asia (9 countries), Europe (Italy, Norway), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (Brazil, Venezuela).

🇸🇳 Senegal 🇲🇾 Malaysia 🇵🇭 Philippines 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇭 Thailand 🇳🇴 Norway 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇬🇦 Gabon 🇨🇳 China 🇮🇳 India 🇯🇵 Japan 🇮🇹 Italy 🇦🇺 Australia 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇮🇱 Israel 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Species

Mytilopsis sallei (イガイダマシ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese イガイダマシ

Similar Species in Mytilopsis

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Conrad's False Mussel

Mytilopsis leucophaeata

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of イガイダマシ?

The scientific name of イガイダマシ is Mytilopsis sallei. It belongs to the genus Mytilopsis.

Where does イガイダマシ live?

イガイダマシ is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt, Gabon, Senegal), Asia (9 countries), Europe (Italy, Norway), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia, Fiji, Micronesia), and South America (Brazil, Venezuela).. Countries include Australia, Brazil, China, Egypt, Fiji, Gabon, India, Israel, Italy, Japan.

What family does イガイダマシ belong to?

イガイダマシ (Mytilopsis sallei) belongs to the genus Mytilopsis, which is part of the taxonomic family Dreissenidae.

What kingdom does イガイダマシ belong to?

イガイダマシ (Mytilopsis sallei) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of イガイダマシ?

The closest relatives of イガイダマシ in the genus Mytilopsis include Conrad's False Mussel.