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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

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Mollusca (Yumuşakçalar)
Class
Bivalvia (Midyeler)
Order
Venerida (Venerida)
Family
Veneridae
Genus
Ruditapes
Species
Ruditapes philippinarum (Japanese carpet shell)

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

Native Range — 19 Countries

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Genus Ruditapes — 2 Species

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chequered carpet shell
Ruditapes decussatus
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Japanese carpet shell
Ruditapes philippinarum
NE
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