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cocquille Saint-Jacques

Pecten maximus

Least Concern

About

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.

Habitat & Distribution

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).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇳 China 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇱 Chile 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Mollusca (mollusques)

Class

Bivalvia (Bivalvia)

Order

Pectinida (Pectinida)

Species

Pecten maximus (cocquille Saint-Jacques)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish concha de Santiago

French cocquille Saint-Jacques

German Atlantische Pilgermuschel

Portuguese vieira

Russian grebeshok

Similar Species in Pecten

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coquille Saint Jacques de Méditerranée

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of cocquille Saint-Jacques?

The scientific name of cocquille Saint-Jacques is Pecten maximus. It belongs to the genus Pecten.

What is the conservation status of cocquille Saint-Jacques?

cocquille Saint-Jacques (Pecten maximus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does cocquille Saint-Jacques live?

cocquille Saint-Jacques is found in Widely distributed across Asia (China), Europe (8 countries), and South America (Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Chile, China, Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, United Kingdom.

What family does cocquille Saint-Jacques belong to?

cocquille Saint-Jacques (Pecten maximus) belongs to the genus Pecten, which is part of the taxonomic family Pectinidae.

Is cocquille Saint-Jacques endangered?

No, cocquille Saint-Jacques (Pecten maximus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does cocquille Saint-Jacques belong to?

cocquille Saint-Jacques (Pecten maximus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of cocquille Saint-Jacques?

The closest relatives of cocquille Saint-Jacques in the genus Pecten include coquille Saint Jacques de Méditerranée.