Grooved carpetshell

Order Veneroida

Family Veneridae

Marine bivalve mollusc. An oblong shell, longer than high. Adorned by fine radial lines, which cut the transverse grooves, that are numerous, concentric and thin. Hinge with 3 teeth per valve. The color is yellowish, greenish or grey, with dark rays. It measures up to 8 cm.

Characteristics

FAO code
CTG

Specie
Ruditapes decussatus

Type
Molluscs

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
Area 51: the Western part of the Indian Ocean

Fishing seasons

may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec

International denominations

Germany Grosse Teppichmuschel

France Palourde

Italy Vongola verace

Portugal Amêijoa boa

United Kingdom Grooved carpetshell

Fishing areas

Fishing arts

Aquaculture

Dregdes

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