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Cardita variegata Bruguiére, 1792 Rectangular false cockle |
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photo by
Poppe, Guido and Philippe |
| Family: | Carditidae (carditas) | |||
| Max. size: | 3 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. Tropical to subtropical. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in intertidal areas on rocks and gravel (Ref. 75831). Also found associated with coral heads (Ref. 75840). Amongst Mytilisepta virgata beds on exposed shores (Ref. 126136). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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