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Fragum unedo (Linnaeus, 1758) Pacific strawberry cockle |
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photo by
Tabaranza, Don Geoff |
| Family: | Cardiidae (cockles) | |||
| Max. size: | 6.5 cm SHH (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 60 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: from Mauritius Island and Sri Lanka to eastern Melanesia, north to southern Japan and south to Queensland. | |||
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| Biology: | The shell is commonly used in the shellcraft industry for decorative items (Ref. 348). Maximum depth from Ref. 75831. | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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