Family: |
Lucinidae (lucinas) |
Max. size: |
10 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: East Africa to eastern Polynesia. Tropical to subtropical. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Locally collected as food; the shell is for lime or shellcraft (Ref. 348). Buried in sand between shale blocks and in coral reef areas (Ref. 348). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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