| Family: |
Mactridae (trough shells) |
| Max. size: |
4 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: from East Africa to Melanesia; north to southern Japan and south to Queensland and New Caledonia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in intertidal areas in sand (Ref. 75831). Also in muddy-sand bottoms. Littoral to sublittoral (Ref. 345). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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