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Ark clams

Barbatia barbata (Linnaeus, 1758)

AnimalsMolluscsBivalves (or Lamellibranchs)

Distribution map

Geographic areas (BioObs)

Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern Mediterranean

Observation type

Scuba divingApnea / SnorkellingForeshore / Shoreline

Other common names

Hairy arkBritish English
Arca barbadaEuropean Spanish
Arca pelosaEuropean Spanish
Arche barbueFrench (France)

Other invalid scientific names

Arca barbata
Barbatia barbata

Links to our partners' sheets

INPN — Barbatia barbata

GBIF — Barbatia barbata

Sources

DIDIERLAURENT Sylvie, NOËL Pierre in : DORIS, 26/02/2022 : Barbatia barbata (Linnaeus, 1758), https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/2526

How to cite this BioObs sheet?

BioObs, 16/10/2024 : Barbatia barbata (Linnaeus, 1758), https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/679

Modification history

Created by Eric Nozérac on 16/10/2024

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