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Callista chione (Linnaeus, 1758) Brown venus |
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FAO |
| Family: | Veneridae (venus clams) | |||
| Max. size: | 11 cm SHL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 40 years | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 10 - 180 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean. | |||
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| Biology: | An active suspension feeder (Ref. 96376). Infaunal, found on sandy substrates (Ref. 113223). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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