| Family: |
Veneridae (venus clams) |
| Max. size: |
7.7 cm SHL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 10 years |
| Environment: |
benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 40 m |
| Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea: Norway to South Africa, east to Egypt, Gulf of Suez. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Longevity wild refers to the synonym Venerupis pullastra (Ref. 2823). Found buried along the sub-littoral zone in fine-grained sandy or gravel substrates with less than 30% mud content (Refs. 114581, 7882). A microvore that feeds on organic detritus (Ref. 96352). Also in Refs. 2711, 96292. |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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