Family: |
Cardiidae (cockles) |
Max. size: |
9.3 cm SHH (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine |
Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean: from the Philippines to Hawaii and eastern Polynesia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Occurs at the low tide mark (Ref. 348). Also at shallow lagoons, among rubble, sand, and fringing reef. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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