European prickly cockle

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 (hayvan)

Phylum

Mollusca (Yumuşakçalar)

Class

Bivalvia (Midyeler)

Order

Cardiida (Cardiida)

Family

Cardiidae

Genus

Acanthocardia

Species

Acanthocardia echinata (European prickly cockle)

Names in Other Languages

French bucarde

German dornige Herzmuschel

Similar Species in Acanthocardia

🐾

Moroccan cockle

Acanthocardia tuberculata

Not Evaluated

View all species in Acanthocardia →

Explore More

ki…

hayvan

Kingdom

ph…

Yumuşakçalar

Phylum

cl…

Midyeler

Class

or…

Cardiida

Order

fa…

Cardiidae

Family

ge…

Acanthocardia

Genus

Compare Species

vs Moroccan cockle

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European prickly cockle?

The scientific name of European prickly cockle is Acanthocardia echinata. It belongs to the genus Acanthocardia.

What is the conservation status of European prickly cockle?

European prickly cockle (Acanthocardia echinata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does European prickly cockle live?

European prickly cockle is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does European prickly cockle belong to?

European prickly cockle (Acanthocardia echinata) belongs to the genus Acanthocardia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cardiidae.

Is European prickly cockle endangered?

No, European prickly cockle (Acanthocardia echinata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does European prickly cockle belong to?

European prickly cockle (Acanthocardia echinata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of European prickly cockle?

The closest relatives of European prickly cockle in the genus Acanthocardia include Moroccan cockle.