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Conrad's False Mussel

Mytilopsis leucophaeata

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Azerbaijan), Europe (12 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇮 Finland 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇵🇱 Poland 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (동물)
Phylum
Mollusca (연체동물)
Class
Bivalvia (이매패류)
Order
Myida (Myida)
Family
Dreissenidae
Genus
Mytilopsis
Species
Mytilopsis leucophaeata (Conrad's False Mussel)

Names in Other Languages

French fausse moule brune
German Brackwasser-Dreieckmuschel

Similar Species in Mytilopsis

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black-striped mussel
Mytilopsis sallei
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Conrad's False Mussel?
The scientific name of Conrad's False Mussel is Mytilopsis leucophaeata. It belongs to the genus Mytilopsis.
Where does Conrad's False Mussel live?
Conrad's False Mussel is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Azerbaijan), Europe (12 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil, Venezuela).. Countries include Azerbaijan, Belgium, Brazil, Finland, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia.
What family does Conrad's False Mussel belong to?
Conrad's False Mussel (Mytilopsis leucophaeata) belongs to the genus Mytilopsis, which is part of the taxonomic family Dreissenidae.
What kingdom does Conrad's False Mussel belong to?
Conrad's False Mussel (Mytilopsis leucophaeata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).
What are the closest relatives of Conrad's False Mussel?
The closest relatives of Conrad's False Mussel in the genus Mytilopsis include black-striped mussel.

Native Range — 16 Countries

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Genus Mytilopsis — 2 Species

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black-striped mussel
Mytilopsis sallei
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Conrad's False Mussel
Mytilopsis leucophaeata
NE
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