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midiya

Mytilus edulis

Least Concern

About

Bay Mussel (Mytilus edulis) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

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

Bivalvia (двустворчатые)

Species

Mytilus edulis (midiya)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mejillón

French moule comestible

German Gemeine Miesmuschel

Portuguese mexilhao

Russian midiya

Similar Species in Mytilus

Mytilus galloprovincialis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of midiya?

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

What is the conservation status of midiya?

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

Where does midiya live?

midiya 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 midiya belong to?

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

Is midiya endangered?

No, midiya (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 midiya belong to?

midiya (Mytilus edulis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

What are the closest relatives of midiya?

The closest relatives of midiya in the genus Mytilus include Мидия тихоокеанская, Galician mussel.