Ctenoides scabra (Born, 1778)
Rough fileclam
Ctenoides scabra
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Limidae (file shells)
Max. size:  7.5 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 227 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Commensal with amphipods (Ref. 82302).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from off Isla Larga.

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