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Rough pen shell
Pinna rudis Linnaeus, 1758
AnimalsMolluscsBivalves (or Lamellibranchs)
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanGuadeloupeMartiniqueCanary Islands
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- Spiny fan-musselBritish English
- Stachelige SteckmuschelGerman (Germany)
- Pina asperaEuropean Spanish
- Nacre épineuseFrench (France)
- Jambonneau rudeFrench (France)
- Nacre du rocherFrench (France)
- Nacre rudeFrench (France)
- Petite nacreFrench (France)
- Nacchera spinosaItalian (Italy)
- Ruwe zakschelpDutch (Netherlands)
- SteekmosselDutch (Netherlands)
Other invalid scientific names
- Pinna pernula
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Sources
- DIDIERLAURENT Sylvie, PEAN Michel in : DORIS, 31/08/2018 : Pinna rudis Linnaeus, 1758, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/1126
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Pinna rudis Linnaeus, 1758, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/301
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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