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bar clam

Spisula solida

Near Threatened

About

The Bar clam (Spisula solida) is a species in the genus Spisula. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Bivalvia (ชั้นไบวาลเวีย)

Species

Spisula solida (bar clam)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish almeja blanca

French mactre solide

German Dickwandige Trogmuschel

Portuguese amêijoa branca

Similar Species in Spisula

elliptic trough shell

Spisula elliptica

Least Concern

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vs Atlantic Surf Clam vs cut surfclam vs elliptic trough shell

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of bar clam?

The scientific name of bar clam is Spisula solida. It belongs to the genus Spisula.

What is the conservation status of bar clam?

bar clam (Spisula solida) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does bar clam live?

bar clam is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does bar clam belong to?

bar clam (Spisula solida) belongs to the genus Spisula, which is part of the taxonomic family Mactridae.

What kingdom does bar clam belong to?

bar clam (Spisula solida) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of bar clam?

The closest relatives of bar clam in the genus Spisula include Atlantic Surf Clam, cut surfclam, elliptic trough shell.