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Species catalogue
Barnacle
Order
Pedunculata
Family
Scalpellidae
Marine cirriped crustacean. Body divided into two parts: nail, which contains most of the body organs and is protected by several calcareous plates; fleshy peduncle tube-shaped used to adhere to the rocks. Color: Yellowish whitish on nail and reddish brown on peduncle. It measures up to 12 cm.
Characteristics
FAO code
PCB
PCB
Specie
Pollicipes pollicipes
Pollicipes pollicipes
Type
Crustaceans
Crustaceans
FAO Fishing Areas
- Area 27: the Northeastern part of the Atlantic Ocean
- Area 34: the Eastern Central part of the Atlantic Ocean
- Area 37: the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea
Fishing seasons
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International denominations
France
Pouce-pied
Italy
Balano atlantico
Portugal
Perceve
United Kingdom
Barnacle
Fishing areas
