Solecurtus divaricatus (Lischke,1869)
Divaricate short razor
Solecurtus divaricatus
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Solecurtidae (short razor clams)
Max. size:  7.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:  Western Pacific: from the Malay Peninsula to the Philippines; north to Japan and south to northern New South Wales.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Collected locally for food in southeast Asian countries where the species is common (Ref. 348). Found in intertidal areas in sand (Ref. 75831). Occurs at low tide mark (Ref. 799).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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