Family: |
Pholadidae (angel wings, piddocks) |
Max. size: |
7.2 cm SHL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 21 years |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 22 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Commonly found along the mid-intertidal zone buried in clay and soft rock; marked with siphon holes, sizes of which are relative to the siphon and shell size of each individual (Ref. 95344). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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