Atrina fragilis
Fan mussel
Steckmuscheln
Steekmossels
Jambonneau fragile
Nacra
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
- The species is generally attached to its substrate
- The species can be found between 1 and 600 Meters.
- Rare species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 48 cm
- Maximum age known : 12 year(s)
- The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
- The shell is covered with algae
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
- The species is classified asVulnerable
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!