Mytilus aristatusDillwyn, 1817, p. 303-304, [Adanson 1757, pl. 19, fig. 2; Enc. Meth. pl. 221, fig. 8; Lin. Trans. viii, pl. 6, fig. 2] [Basis of the current name] Attributed to: Solander MS Type Locality: Senegal Range: 34°N to 18°N; 97°W to 61°W Depth: 1 to 165 m (live 1 m) Maximum Reported Size: 52 mm Distribution: USA: North Carolina, Florida: East Florida, West Florida, Florida Keys, Dry Tortugas; USA: Texas; Mexico: Quintana Roo References: Turner & Boss (1962) DNSEWM; Reed & Mikkelsen (1987); Valentich-Scott & Dinesen (2004) dLl Comments: Introduced in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, Brazil according to Simone & Gonçalves (2006a). Combining Genera: Myoforceps
Mytilus striatus J. Sowerby, 1807, [Synonym] References: Mikkelsen (2005, 26 Oct.) s Comments: Non Montagu, 1803.
Lithophagus tumidior Carpenter, 1856, [Synonym]
Partial List of References
Dillwyn, L. W. 1817. A descriptive catalogue of recent shells A Descriptive Catalogue of Recent Shells 1-2 xii + 1-580; [iv] + 581-1121. John and Arthur Arch: Cornhill.