Donax vittatus

Researched ByLizzie TylerData Supplied ByUniversity of Sheffield
Refereed byThis information is not refereed.
Taxonomy
Scientific nameDonax vittatusCommon nameBanded wedge-shell
MCS CodeRecent Synonyms
PhylumMolluscaSubphylum
SuperclassClassBivalvia
SubclassOrderVeneroida
SuborderFamilyDonacidae
GenusDonaxSpeciesvittatus
Subspecies  
Additional Information
Taxonomy References Howson & Picton, 1997, Fish & Fish, 1996, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Hayward et al., 1996, Gibson et al., 2001, Tebble, 1976
General Biology
Growth formFeeding methodPassive suspension feeder, Active suspension feeder
Mobility/MovementCrawler, BurrowerEnvironmental position
Typical food typesHabit
BioturbatorFlexibility
FragilitySizeSmall(1-2cm)
HeightGrowth Rate
Adult dispersal potentialDependency
SociabilitySolitary
Toxic/Poisonous?No
Additional Information
Biology References Julie Bremner, unpub data
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & Ireland
Global distribution
Biogeographic rangeDepth range
MigratoryInsufficient info.
Distribution Additional Information
Substratum preferencesPhysiographic preferences
Biological zoneWave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flowSalinity
Habitat Additional Information
AMBI Group (Borja et al., 2000)I 
Distribution References Fish & Fish, 1996, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Hayward et al., 1996, Gibson et al., 2001, Bruce et al., 1963, Crothers, 1966, Allen, 1962, Foster-Smith, 2000, Laverack & Blackler, 1974, MBA, 1957, NBN, 2002, Picton & Costello, 1998, JNCC, 1999, Tebble, 1976, Hayward & Ryland, 1990, Julie Bremner, unpub data
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type Developmental mechanism
Reproductive SeasonReproductive Location
Reproductive frequency Regeneration potentialNo
Life spanAge at reproductive maturity
Generation timeFecundity
Egg/propagule sizeFertilization type
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potentialLarval settlement period
Duration of larval stage  
Additional Information
Reproduction References Julie Bremner, unpub data