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Japanische Teichmuschel

Ruditapes philippinarum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Africa and Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Africa (Tunisia), Asia (Israel, Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (12 countries), and North America (Canada, Mexico, United States).

🇹🇳 Tunisia 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇦🇱 Albania 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇮🇹 Italy 🇨🇦 Canada 🇷🇴 Romania 🇪🇸 Spain 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel 🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アサリ
French palourde croisée japonaise
German Japanische Teichmuschel

Similar Species in Ruditapes

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Gekreuzte Teppichmuschel
Ruditapes decussatus
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Japanische Teichmuschel?
The scientific name of Japanische Teichmuschel is Ruditapes philippinarum. It belongs to the genus Ruditapes.
Where does Japanische Teichmuschel live?
Japanische Teichmuschel is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Tunisia), Asia (Israel, Taiwan, Turkey), Europe (12 countries), and North America (Canada, Mexico, United States).. Countries include Albania, Belgium, Canada, France, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Norway.
What family does Japanische Teichmuschel belong to?
Japanische Teichmuschel (Ruditapes philippinarum) belongs to the genus Ruditapes, which is part of the taxonomic family Veneridae.
What kingdom does Japanische Teichmuschel belong to?
Japanische Teichmuschel (Ruditapes philippinarum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Japanische Teichmuschel?
The closest relatives of Japanische Teichmuschel in the genus Ruditapes include Gekreuzte Teppichmuschel.

Native Range — 19 Countries

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Genus Ruditapes — 2 Species

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Gekreuzte Teppichmuschel
Ruditapes decussatus
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Japanische Teichmuschel
Ruditapes philippinarum
NE
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