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Olive-green cockle

Order Cardiida
Family Cardiidae

Marine bivalve mollusc. Solid shell, globose, with elongated contour, asymmetrical, with radial ribs and streaks of growth more marked than in Cerastoderma edule. Thick surface, somewhat rough touch. Inner border of valves is dentate. Brown color, darker than in Cerastoderma edule. Up to 3.5 cm in length.

Characteristics
FAO code
KTG
Specie
Cerastoderma glaucum
Type
Molluscs
FAO Fishing Areas
  • Area 27: the Northeastern part of the Atlantic Ocean
  • Area 37: the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea
Fishing seasons
jan feb mar apr sep oct nov dec
International denominations
China 食用鸟蛤
France Coque
United Kingdom Olive-green cockle
Fishing areas
Fishing arts
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