Pollicipes pollicipes

Gooseneck barnacle
Felsenentenmuschel
Rots-eendenmossel
Pouce-pied
Percebe
Ogne e janara

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is attached to its substrate
The species is generally found on or close to the seafloor.
The species can be found between 0 and 5 Meters.
Rare species.

General behaviour of the species

Lives in large groups
The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 5 cm
Maximum age known : 20 year(s)
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
The animal is a simultaneous hermaphrodite

Relationship with humans

The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!