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
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