Codakia orbicularis

Codakia orbicularis (Linnaeus, 1758)
Tiger lucine

photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:	Lucinidae (lucinas)
Max. size:	7.5 cm NG (male/unsexed)
Environment:	benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 93 m
Distribution:	Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:	Diagnostic features: Shell circular (but slightly longer than taller), compressed, thick. Sculpture of radial lines crossed by finer concentric threads, except for smooth surfaces of umbones and 5 mm of subsequent growth. Lunule deep, heart-shaped, larger on right valve. Periostracum thin. Colour: externally white, internally white to pale lemon yellow, with pink margins; periostracum brownish (Ref. 344).
Biology:	It has a total length of 8.5 cm (Ref. 344). Habitat: Infaunal, burying deeply in sand at subtidal depths (Ref. 344).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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