Family: |
Veneridae (venus clams) |
Max. size: |
6 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: from northwest Indian Ocean, to Polynesia; north to Japan and south to Queensland. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in intertidal areas in sand (Ref. 75831). Common in coral reef areas. Intertidal and sublittoral (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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