Stavelia subdistorta (Récluz, 1852)
Distorted mussel
Stavelia subdistorta
photo by FAO

Family:  Mytilidae (sea mussels)
Max. size:  20 cm ShL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: from South China Sea to northern Queensland and Western Australia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in intertidal areas in mud and sand (Ref. 75831).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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