Perumytilus is a monotypic genus of bivalves belonging to the family Mytilidae. The only species is Perumytilus purpuratus.[1]

Perumytilus
Perumytilus purpuratus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Mytilida
Family: Mytilidae
Genus: Perumytilus
Olsson, 1961
Species:
P. purpuratus
Binomial name
Perumytilus purpuratus
(Lamarck, 1819)

The species is found in Southern America.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Perumytilus Olsson, 1961". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 20 October 2021.