Family: |
Psammobiidae (sunset clams, sanguins) |
Max. size: |
5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 40 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: from the Red Sea and Sri Lanka to Melanesia; north to Japan and south to central New South Wales. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
More or less deeply buried in fine sandy to muddy bottoms (Ref. 345). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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