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Species catalogue
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
CTG
Specie
Ruditapes decussatus
Ruditapes decussatus
Type
Molluscs
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
