Perna perna is usually 90 mm long although it can reach sizes of up to 120 mm. The mussel is easily recognized by its brown color but its identifying characteristic is the "divided posterior retractor mussel scar". Its pit… See more

The brown mussel is native to the tropical and sub-tropical regions of the Atlantic Ocean and Western Indian Ocean . It is found in waters off the west coast of Africa and the coast of South America up to the Caribbean, … See more

The mussel utilizes external fertilization during the spawning season between May and October although this is also reported to occur in December. The two sexes release eggs and sperm to the water during spawning t… See more

Perna perna is harvested as a food source in Africa and South America. The bivalve is considered for cultivation as it can grow quickly to the commercial size of 60 to 80 mm in just 6 or 7 months. It is also well-suited to tr… See more