Family: |
Donacidae (donax clams) |
Max. size: |
4 cm SHL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 3 years |
Environment: |
benthic; marine |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in intertidal areas in sand; typical inhabitants of exposed beaches in the tropics and subtropics usually with other Donax species; are tidal migrants (Ref. 084495), are thus affected by changes in the beach profile due to erosion and accretion cycles brought about by the tides and by the monsoon seasons. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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