Lithophaga aristata (Dillwyn, 1817)
Scissor datemussel
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Mytilidae (sea mussels)
Max. size:  5.2 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 165 m
Distribution:  Atlantic Ocean and Eastern Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 104365.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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