| Family: |
Donacidae (donax clams) |
| Max. size: |
2.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: New Caledonia; north to southern Japan and south to New South Wales. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Intertidal, on sand and mud (Ref. 75840). On sandy beaches, in all but the most sheltered areas, often in dense populations. Most common in wave-beaten areas, migrating up and down the beach with the tide. Frequently preyed upon by crabs and birds during migration (Ref. 345). Confined on beaches with coarse, poorly-sorted sediments (Ref. 125508). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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