Vepricardium sinense (Sowerby, 1841) Chinese cockle |
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FAO |
Family: | Cardiidae (cockles) | |||
Max. size: | 4.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 45 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: from eastern Thailand to the Philippines; north to Taiwan Province of China and south to Indonesia. | |||
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Biology: | Locally abundant (Ref. 348). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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