Cardita variegata BruguiƩre, 1792
Rectangular false cockle
Cardita variegata
photo by Poppe, Guido and Philippe

Family:  Carditidae (carditas)
Max. size:  3 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific. Tropical to subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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