Tapes sulcarius (Lamarck, 1818)
Furrowed venus
Tapes sulcarius
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Veneridae (venus clams)
Max. size:  8.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Intertidal, in sandy substrates (Ref. 105057).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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