Family: |
Veneridae (venus clams) |
Max. size: |
4.615 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 150 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Minimum depth based on occurrence (Ref. 2758, p. 805); to be replaced with better reference. Exists in a front (Ref. 122116). Inhabits coarse sands and fine gravels (Ref. 2780). Burrows deeply in sand, mud and gravel bottoms from intertidal to a depth of 70 m (Ref. 114594). Also found in Zostera marina bed (Ref. 122139). An active suspension feeder (Ref. 96376). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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