| Cardiidae (cockles) |
| 60 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
| Indo-West Pacific. |
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It is characterized by a low primary and radial sculpture, variable shape, massive umbonal area and smooth white shell. |
| Locally exploited for meat and shell. This species was previously quite abundant, but has been over collected in many areas. Aquaculture attempts being made (Ref. 348). |
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Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 01 August 1996 (A2cd) Ref. 123251)
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