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Spisula solidissima (Dillwyn, 1817) Atlantic surfclam |
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photo by
Harvey-Clark, Chris |
| Family: | Mactridae (trough shells) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm SHL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 31 years | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 70 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Atlantic Ocean. | |||
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| Biology: | Inhabits the shallow continental shelf (Ref. 106944). Suspension feeder (Ref. 78574). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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