Choromytilus chorus

Choromytilus chorus, commonly known as the Choro mussel or Giant mussel, is a species of mussel, a marine bivalve mollusc in the family Mytilidae.

Description

A particularly large species of mussel, shells of Choromytilus chorus can reach a length of 18 cm (7 inches) and a height of 9 cm (3.5 inches)., one specimen found in April 2024 weighed 816 grams.

Distribution

This species is present in Peru and in Chile.

References

• Huber, M. (2010). Compendium of bivalves. A full-color guide to 3,300 of the world’s marine bivalves. A status on Bivalvia after 250 years of research. Hackenheim: ConchBooks. 901 pp.
• Toro, B.; Navarro, J.M.; Palma-Fleming, H. (2003). Relationship between bioenergetics responses and organic pollutants in the giant mussel, Choromytilus chorus (Mollusca: Mytilidae) Aquat. Toxicol. 63(3): 257-269