Family: |
Carditidae (carditas) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 100 m |
Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic and Southeast Pacific: Chile and Falkland Islands. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
This is an epifaunal species, found between or beneath rocks and associated with algae (Ref. 87801). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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