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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

Bivalvia (двустворчатые)

Species

Mytilopsis sallei (black-striped mussel)

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 black-striped mussel?

The scientific name of black-striped mussel is Mytilopsis sallei. It belongs to the genus Mytilopsis.

Where does black-striped mussel live?

black-striped mussel 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 black-striped mussel belong to?

black-striped mussel (Mytilopsis sallei) belongs to the genus Mytilopsis, which is part of the taxonomic family Dreissenidae.

What kingdom does black-striped mussel belong to?

black-striped mussel (Mytilopsis sallei) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (животные).

What are the closest relatives of black-striped mussel?

The closest relatives of black-striped mussel in the genus Mytilopsis include Conrad's False Mussel.