Family: |
Glycymerididae (bittersweet clams) |
Max. size: |
5.5 cm TL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: from East Africa to Japan, Indonesia, Palau Islands and Australia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
In sand and gravel or coral sand bottoms. Littoral to a depth of 20 m (Ref. 348). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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