Irus macrophyllus (Deshayes, 1853)
Long leaf irus
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Family:  Veneridae (venus clams)
Max. size:  0.95 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in intertidal areas, nestling in soft rocks (Ref. 75831). Also found subtidal, associated with dead coral heads (Ref. 75840).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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