Glycymeris pilosa (Linnaeus, 1767)
Pilose bittersweet
Glycymeris pilosa
photo by FAO

Family:  Glycymerididae (bittersweet clams)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 60 - 200 m
Distribution:  The Mediterranean and the Sea of Marmara: Throughout the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts of Morocco and Portugal.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Minimum depth from Ref. 104203.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from the Libyan Sea (Ref. 65769). C: Ref. 65769; M: Ref. 74416.

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