Lima lima
Spiny fileclam
Feilenmuschel
Raspschelp
Lime
Peine
Sorbolo di mare
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 attached to its substrate
- The species can be found between 1 and 50 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 7 cm
- The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!