Ensis macha

Ensis macha (Molina, 1782)
Razor clam

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Family:	Pharidae ()
Max. size:	16.5 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:	benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 55 m
Distribution:	Southern Pacific (27 to 55°S) and Atlantic (40 to 50°S): Chile and Argentina. Subtropical to temperate.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Deep burrowing species (Ref. 93290). Found in coastal waters (Ref. 1051996), from low intertidal (Ref. 122429) to depths of 55 m (Ref. 105196, 122429). Found buried in shallow subtidal soft bottoms, specifically in coarse sandy sediments or silty sands at depths of 2 to 50 (Ref. 105111). Also found in fine sand (Ref. 93290).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:	harmless
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