Spisula aequilatera (Deshayes, 1854) Equal-sized surf clam |
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Family: | Mactridae (trough shells) | |||
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Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 2 - 9 m | |||
Distribution: | Southwest Pacific: New Zealand. | |||
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Biology: | Shallow water species (Ref. 121758). Lives in exposed sandy beaches (Ref. 121761) and sandy subtidal surf zone just offshore (Ref. 121759). Found in inshore and offshore waters (Ref. 121762). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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