Veneridae (venus clams) |
6 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
Indo-West Pacific: from the Gulf of Aden to Papua New Guinea; north to southern Japan and south to Queensland. |
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This species has relatively long siphons for the genus, and can therefore burrow to a depth of approximately 8 cm (Ref. 348). Intertidal, on sand (Ref. 75840). Also found in mangrove areas (Ref. 128397). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
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