ENEndangered
Snake-pit Vent Mussel
Bathymodiolus puteoserpentis
Unknown
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Marine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in MYTILIDAE
Frequently asked questions
Why is Snake-pit Vent Mussel classified as Endangered?
Snake-pit Vent Mussel is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Snake-pit Vent Mussel live?
Snake-pit Vent Mussel occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Snake-pit Vent Mussel?
The main threats to Snake-pit 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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