Charcoal Goldeneye vs St. James' shell
Anthracobia macrocystis compared with Pecten maximus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Charcoal Goldeneye | St. James' shell |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Mollusca (Mollusks) |
| Class | Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes) | Bivalvia (Bivalvia) |
| Order | Pezizales (Pezizales) | Pectinida (Pectinida) |
| Family | Pyronemataceae | Pectinidae |
| Genus | Anthracobia | Pecten |
| Species | Anthracobia macrocystis | Pecten maximus |
Conservation Status
Charcoal Goldeneye
LC — Least ConcernSt. James' shell
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Charcoal Goldeneye | St. James' shell |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Charcoal Goldeneye
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.
St. James' shell
Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Asia (China), Europe (8 countries), and South America (Chile).
Charcoal Goldeneye
The Charcoal Goldeneye (Anthracobia macrocystis) is a species in the genus Anthracobia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
St. James' shell
St. James' shell (Pecten maximus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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