| Family: |
Veneridae (venus clams) |
| Max. size: |
7 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 150 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic and Southeast Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
It is an infaunal species, found at depths of 5 to 150 m on sandy and muddy substrates. Gonochoric species with free-living larvae (Ref. 87801). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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