Family: |
Arcidae () |
Max. size: |
6 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: from East Africa including Madagascar, the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf to Melanesia; north to Japan and south to New Caledonia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Maximum depth from Ref. 348. Attached to rocks in coral reef areas, or under stones on muddy bottoms. Littoral and sublittoral (Ref. 348). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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