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Bay Mussel

Mytilus edulis

Least Concern

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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).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Species

Mytilus edulis (Bay Mussel)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mejillón

French moule comestible

German Gemeine Miesmuschel

Portuguese mexilhao

Russian midiya

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Galician mussel

Mytilus galloprovincialis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bay Mussel?

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

What is the conservation status of Bay Mussel?

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

Where does Bay Mussel live?

Bay Mussel 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 Bay Mussel belong to?

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

Is Bay Mussel endangered?

No, Bay Mussel (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 Bay Mussel belong to?

Bay Mussel (Mytilus edulis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Bay Mussel?

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