Family: |
Veneridae (venus clams) |
Max. size: |
11 cm SHL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 40 years |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 10 - 180 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
An active suspension feeder (Ref. 96376). Infaunal, found on sandy substrates (Ref. 113223). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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