Cardita variegata BruguiƩre, 1792
Rectangular false cockle
Cardita variegata
photo by Poppe, Guido and Philippe

Family:  Carditidae (carditas)
Max. size:  3 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific. Tropical to subtropical.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in intertidal areas on rocks and gravel (Ref. 75831). Also found associated with coral heads (Ref. 75840). Amongst Mytilisepta virgata beds on exposed shores (Ref. 126136).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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