Tridacna mbalavuana Ladd, 1934 Tevoro clam |
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Family: | Cardiidae (cockles) | |||
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Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 20 - 30 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Pacific: Australia, Fiji, New Caledonia and Tonga. | |||
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Biology: | Depth estimate based on Family (Ref. 108635). Known to inhabit deep waters of more than 20 meters (Ref. 117184). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Vulnerable (VU); Date assessed: 03 August 1996 (B1+2c) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
Country info: | C: Refs. 99637, 117184. |