Pholas dactylus Linnaeus, 1758
Common piddock
Pholas dactylus
photo by França, Antonio

Family:  Pholadidae (angel wings, piddocks)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 4 - 5 m
Distribution:  Northeast Atlantic and the Mediterranean: Greece and Germany. Subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  M: Ref. 74416.

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