Species FAO code: QSC

Aequipecten opercularis

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Commercial designations
Production methods and fishing gears
EU quality schemes and nutrition values
Species distribution and habitat
Species description
Combined Nomenclature

Commercial designations

Country	Commercial designations	Names accepted or permitted locally or regionally
Austria	de Kleine Pilgermuschel de Kleine Pilgermuschel [Chlamys opercularis synonym for Aequipecten opercularis]	–
Belgium	fr Petoncle fr Vanneau [Chlamys opercularis synonym for Aequipecten opercularis] fr Noix de Saint-Jacques (shucked) nl Mantelschelp nl St. Jacobsnoten (shucked)	–
Czech Republic	cs Hřebenatky	–
Denmark	da Almindelig jomfruøsters da almindelig kammusling	–
Estonia	et Väike sugakarp	–
Finland	fi kuningatarkampasimpukka [Chlamys opercularis synonym for Aequipecten opercularis] sv drottningkammussla [Chlamys opercularis synonym for Aequipecten opercularis]	–
France	fr saint-jacques (when they are presented in a semi-preserved, canned or frozen state) fr pétoncle (when they are presented in a semi-preserved, canned or frozen state) [Chlamys opercularis synonym for Aequipecten opercularis] fr vanneau (when they are presented in a semi-preserved, canned or frozen state) [Chlamys opercularis synonym for Aequipecten opercularis]	–
Germany	de Kleine Pilgermuschel [Chlamys opercularis synonym for Aequipecten opercularis]	–
Greece	el Καλόχτενο	–
Ireland	en Queen scallop ga Cluaisín	–
Italy	it Canestrello [Chlamys opercularis synonym for Aequipecten opercularis]	–
Lithuania	lt karališkoji šukutė	–
Luxembourg	de Pilgermuschel [Chlamys opercularis synonym for Aequipecten opercularis] de Kleine Pilgermuschel [Chlamys opercularis synonym for Aequipecten opercularis] fr pétoncle [Chlamys opercularis synonym for Aequipecten opercularis]	–
Netherlands	nl Wijde mantel [Chlamys opercularis synonym for Aequipecten opercularis]	–
Portugal	pt Vieira pt Leque	–
Romania	ro Pecten [Chlamys opercularis synonym for Aequipecten opercularis] ro Pecten	–
Slovakia	sk Hrebeňovka malá sk hrebeňovka malá [Chlamys opercularis synonym for Aequipecten opercularis]	–
Slovenia	sl kraljevska pokrovača sl mala pokrovača [Chlamys opercularis synonym for Aequipecten opercularis]	–
Spain	es Volandeira	–
Sweden	sv Drottningkammussla [Chlamys opercularis synonym for Aequipecten opercularis] sv Drottningkammussla	–

Main production methods

Caught
Farmed

Main fishing gears

Source: Palomares, M.L.D. and D. Pauly. Editors. SeaLifeBase. Aequipecten opercularis (Linnaeus, 1758)

Recognized designations

protected designation of origin (PDO)

United Kingdom

Isle of Man Queenies

Source: eAmbrosia - the EU geographical indications register (eAmbrosia)

Nutrition values

	Nutrition values per serving (100g)
Energy	69.0 kcal
Total fat	0.49 g
Saturates	0.128 g
Carbohydrate	3.18 g
Sugars	0.0 g
Protein	12.06 g
Salt	980.0 mg

Source: USDA - FoodData Central

Habitat

Saltwater

FAO major fishing areas

Source: Palomares, M.L.D. and D. Pauly. Editors. SeaLifeBase. Aequipecten opercularis (Linnaeus, 1758)

Scientific name

Aequipecten opercularis

Author

(Linnaeus, 1758)

Rank

Species

FAO code

QSC

Taxonomic classification

ClassBivalvia
- OrderOstreoida
  - FamilyPectinidae
    - GenusAequipecten
      - SpeciesAequipecten opercularis

Synonyms

Chlamys opercularis Linnaeus, 1758
Pecten opercularis (Linnaeus, 1758)

Source: Palomares, M.L.D. and D. Pauly. Editors. SeaLifeBase. Aequipecten opercularis (Linnaeus, 1758)

An annually revised goods classification scheme used in EU for the purposes of customs duty and foreign trade statistics. The scheme is based on the Harmonized System nomenclature, further extended with Community subdivisions. Each subdivision is identified by an eight-digit numerical code. Read more: Combined Nomenclature

16 — CHAPTER 16 - PREPARATIONS OF MEAT, OF FISH OR OF CRUSTACEANS, MOLLUSCS OR OTHER AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES
- 1605 — Crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates, prepared or preserved
  - Molluscs
    - 1605 56 00 — Clams, cockles and arkshells

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Aequipecten opercularis

Commercial designations

Main production methods

Main fishing gears

Dredges

Trawls

Recognized designations

protected designation of origin (PDO)

Nutrition values

Habitat

FAO major fishing areas

Area 27 - Atlantic, Northeast

Area 34 - Atlantic, Eastern Central

Area 37 - Mediterranean and Black Sea