AnAge entry for Mytilus californianus

Classification (HAGRID: 04614)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Mollusca
        Class: Bivalvia (Taxon entry)
            Order: Mytiloida
                Family: Mytilidae
                    Genus: Mytilus
Species
Mytilus californianus
Common name
California mussel

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
3 years (wild)
Source
ref. 1307
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

These animals have been found to live up to 3.0 years [1307]. Despite the large sample size, the maximum longevity of this species is much lower when compared with similar species.

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

External Resources

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