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Species catalogue
Wedge clam
Order
Veneroida
Family
Donacidae
Marine bivalve mollusc. Solid shell, with elongated and almost symmetrical valves, whose posterior edge is truncated. Smooth outer surface. Inner border of valves slightly toothed. Variable color, generally brown, yellow or grey, decorated with darker concentric and radial bands; inside is white dyed with violet. It can measure up to 4 cm.
Characteristics
FAO code
DXL
DXL
Specie
Donax trunculus
Donax trunculus
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
jan
feb
mar
apr
nov
dec
International denominations
Germany
Mittelmeer-Dreiecksmuschel
China
截形斧蛤
France
Haricot de mer
Italy
Tellina
Portugal
Cadelinha
United Kingdom
Wedge clam
Japan
Fujinohanagai
Fishing areas
