Macoma nasuta (Conrad, 1837)
Bent-nose macoma
Macoma nasuta
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Tellinidae (tellins)
Max. size:  7.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m
Distribution:  Northeast Pacific: Alaska, Canada, Baja California Sur.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Commonly found along the intertidal zone, buried 10 to 15 cm deep in sandy substrate (Ref. 95344).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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