Gari solida (Gray, 1828)
Pacific clam
culengue,  Clam
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Family:  Psammobiidae (sunset clams, sanguins)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Peru to Chile.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Intertidal to subtidal to a depth of 20 m. Infaunal burrower in sandy substrates (Ref. 75339). Feeds on plankton and organic detritus (Ref. 107091).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:  Known from Punta Pingueral and Tumbes (Ref. 105138), from 18° to 50°S (Ref. 105140). C: Refs. 75339, 90098; O: Ref. 105138, 105140.

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