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Chamelea gallina (Linnaeus, 1758) Striped venus clam |
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photo by
Pillon, Roberto |
| Family: | Veneridae (venus clams) | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 25 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean. | |||
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| Biology: | Depth based on occurrence (Ref. 2758, p. 805); to be replaced with better reference. Minimum depth from Ref. 2703. Infaunal, occurs in the infralittoral zone. Found on sand, sandy-mud or mud. Prefers well-sorted fine sand (Ref. 82278). An active suspension feeder (Ref. 96376). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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