Ameghinomya antiqua (King, 1832)
Cancellated clam
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Family:  Veneridae (venus clams)
Max. size:  9.3 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 65 m
Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic and Southeast Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum depth from Ref. 87801. The species is under great pressure from exploitation but the population status is unknown (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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