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Mactra maculata Gmelin, 1791 Maculated troughshell |
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| Family: | Mactridae (trough shells) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 60 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: from East Africa to Melanesia; north to Japan and south to North Queensland and New Caledonia. | |||
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| Biology: | Found in intertidal areas in sand and mud (Ref. 75831). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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