Lima lima (Linnaeus, 1758)
Spiny fileclam
Spiny fileclam
Lima lima
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Limidae (file shells)
Max. size:  9 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 4 - 200 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific, Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean. Tropical to subtropical climates.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Minimum depth based on occurrence data (Ref. 75840).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from eastern Canada south of Davis Strait (Ref. 1667).

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