Family: |
Hemidonacidae (hemidonax clam) |
Max. size: |
3.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: Restricted to the western tropical Pacific, including the Philippines, eastern Indonesia and northwest Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
The empty shells are used for lime. Australian representative of this species are generally considered a distinct subspecies under the name Hemidonax donaciformis australiensis (Reeve, 1844). Occurs at the low tide mark (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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