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mexilhao

Mytilus edulis

Least Concern

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O mexilhão-azul (Mytilus edulis) está classificado como Pouco Preocupante (LC) na Lista Vermelha da IUCN. Amplamente distribuído e abundante na sua área de distribuição, com populações estáveis e sem preocupações imediatas de conservação.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and temperate grasslands and steppes, among 4 distinct biome types within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇦🇷 Argentina 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Species

Mytilus edulis (mexilhao)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mejillón

French moule comestible

German Gemeine Miesmuschel

Portuguese mexilhao

Russian midiya

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mexilhao?

The scientific name of mexilhao is Mytilus edulis. It belongs to the genus Mytilus.

What is the conservation status of mexilhao?

mexilhao (Mytilus edulis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does mexilhao live?

mexilhao is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Argentina).. Countries include Argentina, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Italy, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, Turkey.

What family does mexilhao belong to?

mexilhao (Mytilus edulis) belongs to the genus Mytilus, which is part of the taxonomic family Mytilidae.

Is mexilhao endangered?

No, mexilhao (Mytilus edulis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does mexilhao belong to?

mexilhao (Mytilus edulis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of mexilhao?

The closest relatives of mexilhao in the genus Mytilus include Galician mussel, Northern blue mussel.