Vasticardium subrugosum (Sowerby, 1839)
Wrinkled cockle
Vasticardium subrugosum
photo by FAO

Family:  Cardiidae (cockles)
Max. size:  6 cm SHH (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: from Nicobar Islands to Melanesia; north to southern Japan and south to New Caledonia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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