Pholas dactylus

Common piddock
Gemeine Bohrmuschel
Gewone boormossel
Pholade commune
Barrena
Folade

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 generally buried
The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters.
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 15 cm
Maximum age known : 14 year(s)
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- -Sport or local fishing
The species is classified asVulnerable