Family: |
Veneridae (venus clams) |
Max. size: |
5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: including Mauritius, Rodriguez, Seychelles and Reunion Islands and the Red Sea, to Polynesia; north to Japan and south to Queensland. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
In shallow subtidal waters (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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