elliptic trough shell

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (حيوانات)

Phylum

Mollusca (رخويات)

Class

Bivalvia (ذوات الصدفتين)

Order

Venerida (Venerida)

Family

Mactridae

Genus

Spisula

Species

Spisula elliptica (elliptic trough shell)

Names in Other Languages

French spisule

German elliptische Trogmuschel

Similar Species in Spisula

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Atlantic Surf Clam

Spisula solidissima

Not Evaluated

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bar clam

Spisula solida

Near Threatened

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cut surfclam

Spisula subtruncata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of elliptic trough shell?

The scientific name of elliptic trough shell is Spisula elliptica. It belongs to the genus Spisula.

What is the conservation status of elliptic trough shell?

elliptic trough shell (Spisula elliptica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does elliptic trough shell live?

elliptic trough shell is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does elliptic trough shell belong to?

elliptic trough shell (Spisula elliptica) belongs to the genus Spisula, which is part of the taxonomic family Mactridae.

Is elliptic trough shell endangered?

No, elliptic trough shell (Spisula elliptica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does elliptic trough shell belong to?

elliptic trough shell (Spisula elliptica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of elliptic trough shell?

The closest relatives of elliptic trough shell in the genus Spisula include Atlantic Surf Clam, bar clam, cut surfclam.