| Family: |
Cardiidae (cockles) |
| Max. size: |
9 cm SHL (male/unsexed); max.weight: 3.1 g |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m |
| Distribution: |
Northeast Atlantic and the Mediterranean: Portugal to Syria, UK, North Sea to Morocco. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Common length from 5.0 to 7.0 cm (Ref. 109255). Found in fine and well sorted sand (Refs. 2723, 2780). An active suspension-feeder (Ref. 96376) and deposit-feeder (Ref. 2743). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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| Country info: |
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