Species catalogue
Sword razor shell
Order
Adapedonta
Family
Solenidae
Marine bivalve mollusc, whose shell is composed of 2 symmetrical, smooth greenish-colored valves with white and bluish sheen. It can measure up to 15 cm.
Characteristics
FAO code
EQE
EQE
Specie
Ensis ensis
Ensis ensis
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
Kleine Schwertmuschel
China
刀形剑蛏
France
Couteau courbé
Italy
Cappalunga
Portugal
Longueirão curvo
United Kingdom
Sword razor shell
Fishing areas