キタノムラサキイガイ (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 (動物)

Phylum

Mollusca (軟体動物)

Class

Bivalvia (二枚貝)

Order

Mytilida (Mytilida)

Family

Mytilidae

Genus

Mytilus

Species

Mytilus trossulus (キタノムラサキイガイ)

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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ムラサキイガイ

Mytilus galloprovincialis

Not Evaluated

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Bay Mussel

Mytilus edulis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of キタノムラサキイガイ?

The scientific name of キタノムラサキイガイ is Mytilus trossulus. It belongs to the genus Mytilus.

Where does キタノムラサキイガイ live?

キタノムラサキイガイ 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 キタノムラサキイガイ belong to?

キタノムラサキイガイ (Mytilus trossulus) belongs to the genus Mytilus, which is part of the taxonomic family Mytilidae.

What kingdom does キタノムラサキイガイ belong to?

キタノムラサキイガイ (Mytilus trossulus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of キタノムラサキイガイ?

The closest relatives of キタノムラサキイガイ in the genus Mytilus include ムラサキイガイ, Bay Mussel.