spisule

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 (animal)

Phylum

Mollusca (mollusques)

Class

Bivalvia (Bivalvia)

Order

Venerida (Venerida)

Family

Mactridae

Genus

Spisula

Species

Spisula elliptica (spisule)

Names in Other Languages

French spisule

German elliptische Trogmuschel

Similar Species in Spisula

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douceron triangulaire

Spisula subtruncata

Least Concern

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mactre d'Amérique

Spisula solidissima

Not Evaluated

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mactre solide

Spisula solida

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of spisule?

The scientific name of spisule is Spisula elliptica. It belongs to the genus Spisula.

What is the conservation status of spisule?

spisule (Spisula elliptica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does spisule live?

spisule is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does spisule belong to?

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

Is spisule endangered?

No, spisule (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 spisule belong to?

spisule (Spisula elliptica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of spisule?

The closest relatives of spisule in the genus Spisula include douceron triangulaire, mactre d'Amérique, mactre solide.