Meretrix meretrix (Linnaeus, 1758)
Asiatic hard clam
kaykay,  Meretrix venus,  Asiatic hard clam,  kagaykay,  kalaykay
Meretrix meretrix
photo by FAO

Family:  Veneridae (venus clams)
Max. size:  10.25 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: from East Africa to the Philippines; north to Japan and south to Indonesia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in intertidal areas in sand and mud (Ref. 75831). Feeds on plankton and detritus (Ref. 107085). Adapted to less saline environments (Ref. 127106).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Sporadically found throughout the Philippines in limited quantity (Ref. 821). Reported from Banate Bay and northern Capiz. It is collected by gleaning (Ref. 128042). Artisanal exploitation with a potential interest for export (Ref. 348). C: Refs. 348, 821, 128042; O: Ref. 821.

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