Xenostrobus pulex

Little Black Horse Mussel at Nadgee, NSW

Xenostrobus pulex at Nadgee, NSW - 24 Jul 2017
Xenostrobus pulex at Nadgee, NSW - 24 Jul 2017
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Identification history

Xenostrobus pulex 31 Jul 2017 David64
Xenostrobus pulex 31 Jul 2017 Jennyncmg
Mytilus edulis 27 Jul 2017 David64
Brachidontes rostratus 25 Jul 2017 RossMannell

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The tide was low when I saw a mass of these averaging about 1cm, with some about 1.5cm, on the rocks. I took a couple macro photos.

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Jennyncmg wrote:
   1 Aug 2017
From the size of the mussels I think they are more likely to be the Little Black Horse Mussel
David64 wrote:
   1 Aug 2017
yes, I think you are right Jenny. Also given the site is further south, where they would be more common

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  • 1,001 - 10,000 Abundance
  • 24 Jul 2017 12:00 AM Recorded on
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  • less than 1m Depth of sighting

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