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アサリ (Japanese carpet shell)

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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chequered carpet shell
Ruditapes decussatus
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of アサリ?
The scientific name of アサリ is Ruditapes philippinarum. It belongs to the genus Ruditapes.
Where does アサリ live?
アサリ 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 アサリ belong to?
アサリ (Ruditapes philippinarum) belongs to the genus Ruditapes, which is part of the taxonomic family Veneridae.
What kingdom does アサリ belong to?
アサリ (Ruditapes philippinarum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of アサリ?
The closest relatives of アサリ in the genus Ruditapes include chequered carpet shell.

Native Range — 19 Countries

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Genus Ruditapes — 2 Species

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アサリ
Ruditapes philippinarum
NE
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chequered carpet shell
Ruditapes decussatus
NE
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