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vieira

Pecten maximus

Least Concern

About

A vieira-de-sao-tiago (Pecten maximus) e classificada como Pouco Preocupante (LC) na Lista Vermelha da UICN. Amplamente distribuida e abundante em sua area de ocorrencia, com populacoes estaveis e sem preocupacoes imediatas de conservacao.

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

Pectinida (Pectinida)

Species

Pecten maximus (vieira)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish concha de Santiago

French cocquille Saint-Jacques

German Atlantische Pilgermuschel

Portuguese vieira

Russian grebeshok

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of vieira?

The scientific name of vieira is Pecten maximus. It belongs to the genus Pecten.

What is the conservation status of vieira?

vieira (Pecten maximus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does vieira live?

vieira 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 vieira belong to?

vieira (Pecten maximus) belongs to the genus Pecten, which is part of the taxonomic family Pectinidae.

Is vieira endangered?

No, vieira (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 vieira belong to?

vieira (Pecten maximus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of vieira?

The closest relatives of vieira in the genus Pecten include St.James's scallop.