| Family: |
Veneridae (venus clams) |
| Max. size: |
5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: from East Africa, to Papua New Guinea; north to Japan and south to New Caledonia. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Intertidal and shallow sublittoral levels (Ref. 345). Shallow burrower of sand (Ref. 345) and gravelly sand (Ref. 801). Suspension feeder (Ref. 108437). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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