Hairy Mussel

Trichomya hirsuta

Trichomya hirsuta - Hairy Mussel
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Size: 6 cm

Distribution: All SA coastal and gulf waters

Habitat: Rocky coast under rocks

Depth: Subtidal to 10+ metres

Trichomya hirsuta - Hairy Mussel
Trichomya hirsuta - Hairy Mussel
Trichomya hirsuta - Hairy Mussel

Often heavily encrusted, this large mussel species is found under rocks. It is brown in colour with fine ribbing, and can easily be distinguished by the covering of thick barbed hairs on its shell.