Laternula elliptica (King & Broderip, 1831)
photo by Arntz, Wolf E.

Family:  Laternulidae (lantern clams)
Max. size:  8.3 cm SHL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 13 years
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 508 m
Distribution:  Antarctic: Antarctica.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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