| Family: |
Donacidae (donax clams) |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Northwest Pacific: Hong Kong. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found burrowing in exposed sandy beaches. Frequently washed up by waves. As the water recedes, it burrows rapidly beneath the surface to escape predators (Ref. 125338). A tidal migrant. Found on fine, well-sorted sands (Ref. 125508). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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