Barbatia virescens (Reeve, 1844)
Blood clam
blood clam,  kiwi-kiwi
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Family:  Arcidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found intertidal on rocks (Ref. 75831, 128042) or on dead corals (Ref. 2925). Also found amongst Mytilisepta virgata beds on exposed shores (Ref. 126136).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from northern Capiz. It is gleaned for food during low tides (Ref. 128042). C: Ref. 128042.

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