| Family: |
Mactridae (trough shells) |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 2 - 9 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Shallow water species (Ref. 121758). Lives in exposed sandy beaches (Ref. 121761) and sandy subtidal surf zone just offshore (Ref. 121759). Found in inshore and offshore waters (Ref. 121762). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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