Family: |
Veneridae (venus clams), subfamily: Chioninae |
Max. size: |
13 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 9 years |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 36 m |
Distribution: |
Atlantic and the Mediterranean. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Maximum depth from Ref. 104365. Found buried in muddy sediment on the lower shore and shallow sublittoral and in bays and estuaries. Prefers sandy environments to depths of 15 m (Ref. 78574). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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