VUVulnerable
Indian Ocean Vent Mussel
Bathymodiolus marisindicus
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine oceanic· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in MYTILIDAE
Threatened in Germany
Frequently asked questions
Why is Indian Ocean Vent Mussel classified as Vulnerable?
Indian Ocean Vent Mussel is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Indian Ocean Vent Mussel live?
Indian Ocean Vent Mussel occurs in Germany, India, and Mauritius. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Indian Ocean Vent Mussel?
The main threats to Indian Ocean Vent Mussel are 3.2, and 5.4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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