Donax venustus

Donax venustus Poli, 1795
Lovely Donax

photo by França, Antonio

Family:	Donacidae (donax clams)
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Environment:	benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 7 - 9 m
Distribution:	Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Depth based on occurrence (Ref. 2851, p. 719); to be replaced with better reference. Commonly found along beaches (Ref. 437). Inhabits fine well sorted sand (Ref. 2780). Also in areas influenced by outflows from estuaries (Ref. 96507). An active suspension feeder (Ref. 96376).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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