Family: |
Cardiidae (cockles) |
Max. size: |
6.5 cm SHH (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: from East and Southeast Africa to eastern Indonesia; north to Japan and south to Queensland. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Artisanally collected for food in Indo-China (Ref. 348). In coral sand and muddy-sand flats of sheltered areas. Often forming large beds (Ref. 348). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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