Ensis ensis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Razor shell
Ensis ensis
photo by Fenwick, David

Family:  Pharidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; brackish; depth range 0 - 200 m
Distribution:  Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Depth based on occurrence record; to be replaced with better reference. Found in estuarine and inshore areas in substrates of silt to very fine sand (Ref. 96352). In muddy fine sand (Ref. 109255). An active suspension feeder (Refs. 2843, 96376). A microvore that feeds on organic detritus (Ref. 96352).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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