Acrosterigma simplex (Spengler, 1799)
photo by Poppe, Guido and Philippe

Family:  Cardiidae (cockles)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 52 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It is found in littoral and sublittoral areas with exposed coral reef environments with sand and rubble bottoms (Ref. 104607). Depth estimate based on Family (Ref. 108635).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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