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Species catalogue
Pismo clam
Order
Venerida
Family
Mactridae
Marine bivalve mollusc. Solid shell, with subtriangular contour, symmetrical valves with central umbo. Smooth and shiny surface, with growth lines. Deep pallial sinus, without reaching the center of the valve. Edge of valves is smooth. Color of valves: white external and internal. Up to 4 cm in length.
Characteristics
FAO code
ULO
ULO
Specie
Spisula solida
Spisula solida
Type
Molluscs
Molluscs
FAO Fishing Areas
- Area 27: the Northeastern part of the Atlantic Ocean
- Area 37: the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea
International denominations
Germany
Dickschalige Trogmuschel
France
Mactre solide
Portugal
Amêijoa-branca
United Kingdom
Pismo clam
Fishing areas
