Protothaca granulata (Gmelin, 1791)
Beaded venus
Protothaca granulata
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Veneridae (venus clams)
Max. size:  2.4 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m
Distribution:  North America.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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