Fulvia fragilis Forsskål, 1775
Fragile cockle
Fulvia fragilis
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Cardiidae (cockles)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 50 - 70 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Kuwait. Introduced in the Mediterranean Sea.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  In shallow waters, prefers soft muddy substrates (Ref. 107709).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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