Venus verrucosa Linnaeus, 1758 Warty venus |
photo by
Pillon, Roberto |
Family: | Veneridae (venus clams) | |||
Max. size: | 7 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic, Mediterranean and Western Indian Ocean: from Norway to South Africa and east to Mozambique. | |||
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Biology: | An active suspension feeder (Ref. 96376). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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