Microcardium roelofi
Microcardium roelofi ter Poorten, 2023
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Family:  Cardiidae (cockles)
Max. size:  1.36 cm SHH (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 140 - 431 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Papua New Guinea and Solomon Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Depth range and maximum size based from original description (Ref. 132936). A shelf edge-upper bathyal species found in depths of 140 to 431 meters. Its preferred substrate is still unknown (Ref. 132936).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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