How big is the Rough cockle?

Rough cockle (Acanthocardia tuberculata) reaches 5–7 cm in length.

At what depth can you find the Rough cockle?

Rough cockle is found between 0–60 m deep.

What is the conservation status of the Rough cockle?

IUCN status: Least concern (LC).

Where can you find the Rough cockle?

Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Rough cockle (Acanthocardia tuberculata)

Key facts

Scientific name: Acanthocardia tuberculata
Common name: Rough cockle
Category: Molluscs
Family: Cardiidae
Genus: Acanthocardia
Size: 5–7 cm
Depth: 0–60 m
IUCN status: Least concern (LC)
Danger level: Harmless
Habitats: sand
Behaviours: burrower, filter-feeder
Ocean zones: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean

Description

Acanthocardia tuberculata is a 5 to 7 cm bivalve, heart-shaped, with a thick shell bearing 20-22 radial ribs ornamented with tubercles. Buried in the first centimeters of sandy bottoms between 0 and 60 m. Plankton filter feeder. Edible, hand-raked in several Mediterranean countries. Fairly common on beach strandlines.

Photo of Rough cockle

Frequently asked questions

How big is the Rough cockle?: Rough cockle (Acanthocardia tuberculata) reaches 5–7 cm in length.
At what depth can you find the Rough cockle?: Rough cockle is found between 0–60 m deep.
Is the Rough cockle dangerous to divers?: Danger level: Harmless.
What is the conservation status of the Rough cockle?: IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
Where can you find the Rough cockle?: Found in: East Atlantic, Macaronesia, Mediterranean.

Other species in the family Cardiidae

Sources

Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 381057)
Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 2286550)
Conservation: IUCN Red List
Encyclopedia: Wikipedia