Clausinella fasciata (Da Costa, 1778)
Banded venus
photo by Coudre, Christian

Family:  Veneridae (venus clams)
Max. size:  2.8 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 25 m
Distribution:  Northeast Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  An active suspension feeder (Ref. 96376).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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