Periglypta reticulata (Linnaeus, 1758)
Reticulated venus
Periglypta reticulata
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Veneridae (venus clams)
Max. size:  9 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: from East Africa, to eastern Polynesia; north to Japan and Hawaii, and south to Queensland.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Locally collected for food in the area (Ref. 348).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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