| Psammobiidae (sunset clams, sanguins) |
| 6.7 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 2 m |
| Western Indian Ocean and Western Atlantic. |
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Shell moderately elongate, moderately inflated. Sculpture of numerous, coarse radial threads irregular in size. Pallial sinus large. Hinge with 2 cardinal teeth, lateral teeth absent. Umbones slightly coiled inward. Colour: variable (usually brighter internally), yellow, or stained with red, rose, or purple. |
| Fisheries: Darkly coloured visceral mass and gritty texture are apparent causes for restricted consumption (Ref. 351). In shallow water, sand or sandy mud bottoms (Ref. 344). Infaunal (Ref. 104365). Intertidal; sometimes found near mangroves (Ref. 799). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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