Psammobiidae (sunset clams, sanguins) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
Southeast Pacific: Peru to Chile. |
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Intertidal to subtidal to a depth of 20 m. Infaunal burrower in sandy substrates (Ref. 75339). Feeds on plankton and organic detritus (Ref. 107091). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
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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