Family: |
Laternulidae (lantern clams) |
Max. size: |
9 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: from India to eastern Indonesia; north to southern Japan and south to northwest Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Intertidal to subtidal, in course sand (Ref. 75840). Part of infaunal communities in sandy rocky areas (Ref. 125338). Also found in mangrove areas (Ref. 129120). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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