🌿Native Nature

Charru Mussel

Mytella strigata

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Mytilida ›Family: Mytilidae ›Genus: Mytella

About

Mytella strigata is a bivalve, commonly known as the charru mussel or charrua mussel. This species was described by Sylvanus Charles Thorp Hanley based on a specimen from the Philippines. It was found in Central and South America and by Alcide d'Orbigny, a French naturalist, in 1842, where it was assigned the synonym Mytilus charruanus. They are less than an inch long (2.5 cm), and range from brown to black in color.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Charru Mussel?
The scientific name of Charru Mussel is Mytella strigata.
What kingdom does Charru Mussel belong to?
Charru Mussel belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Charru Mussel belong to?
Charru Mussel belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
What class does Charru Mussel belong to?
Charru Mussel belongs to the class Bivalvia.
What order does Charru Mussel belong to?
Charru Mussel belongs to the order Mytilida.
What family does Charru Mussel belong to?
Charru Mussel belongs to the family Mytilidae.
What genus does Charru Mussel belong to?
Charru Mussel belongs to the genus Mytella.