| Family: |
Lucinidae (lucinas) |
| Max. size: |
7.5 cm NG (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 93 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Atlantic. |
| Diagnosis: |
Diagnostic features: Shell circular (but slightly longer than taller), compressed, thick. Sculpture of radial lines crossed by finer concentric threads, except for smooth surfaces of umbones and 5 mm of subsequent growth. Lunule deep, heart-shaped, larger on right valve. Periostracum thin. Colour: externally white, internally white to pale lemon yellow, with pink margins; periostracum brownish (Ref. 344). |
| Biology: |
It has a total length of 8.5 cm (Ref. 344). Habitat: Infaunal, burying deeply in sand at subtidal depths (Ref. 344). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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