| Family: |
Veneridae (venus clams) |
| Max. size: |
10.25 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: from East Africa to the Philippines; north to Japan and south to Indonesia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in intertidal areas in sand and mud (Ref. 75831). Feeds on plankton and detritus (Ref. 107085). Adapted to less saline environments (Ref. 127106). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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