Family: |
Tellinidae (tellins) |
Max. size: |
3 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 7 - 9 m |
Distribution: |
Northeast Atlantic, Mediterranean, Black Sea and Indian Ocean. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Species' maximum length from the Belgian part of the North Sea (Ref. 7882). Found along near-coastal zones in a wide variety of sediment types but preferentially in substrate composition of less than 20% mud (Ref. 7882). Inhabits upper clean sand (Ref. 2780). Also found in areas influenced by estuarine outflows (Ref. 96507). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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