Tresus capax (Gould, 1850)
Fat gaper
Tresus capax
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Mactridae (trough shells)
Max. size:  18 cm SHL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 16 years
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Canada and USA.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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