Cerastoderma edule (Linnaeus, 1758)
Common edible cockle
Eatable cockle
Cerastoderma edule
photo by FAO

Family:  Cardiidae (cockles)
Max. size:  5.6 cm SHL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 7 years
Environment:  benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic, the Mediterranean and Black Sea: from Portugal to Egypt, north to Norway and Russia then south to Senegal, including Mediterranean and Black Sea. Occurrence in Iran, Persian Gulf is questionable.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  The Burry Inlet Cockle Fishery of this species has been certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (http://www.msc.org/) as well-managed and sustainable (http://www.msc.org/html/content_486.htm).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from Forth estuary (Ref. 112638), St. Andrews and North Gluss (Ref. 112643). C: Refs. 85301, 112643; O: Ref. 112638.

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