Acesta excavata (Fabricius, 1779)
Excavated fileclam
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Family:  Limidae (file shells)
Max. size:  11.25 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 40 - 3200 m
Distribution:  Europe & Northern Asia (excluding China) and the Mediterranean Sea.
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IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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