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Species catalogue
Striped venus
Order
Veneroida
Family
Veneridae
Marine bivalve mollusc. Symmetrical valves, with serrated concentric ribs, some wider than others. Colour: white, greyish or brown, decorated with zig-zag patterns and lighter radial bands; whitish interior, with violet spots. It can measure up to 5 cm
Characteristics
FAO code
SVE
SVE
Specie
Chamelea gallina
Chamelea gallina
Type
Molluscs
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
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
International denominations
Germany
Strahlige Venusmuschel
France
Vénus gallinette
Italy
Vongola
Portugal
Pé de burrinho
United Kingdom
Striped venus
Fishing areas
