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Donax hanleyanus

Donax hanleyanus

Classification

Family
Donacidae

Donax hanleyanus, common name the wedge clam (in Argentina and Uruguay known as: berberecho; in Brazil (at least in Rio de Janeiro state) known as: sarnambi), is a marine bivalve mollusk species in the family Donacidae, the bean clams or wedge shells. It is widely distributed throughout the sandy beaches of the Atlantic coast of South America, from Brazil to Argentina. The Donax Hanleyanus is a productive member within the Argentinian ecosystems and is considered a keystone species, carrying out their crucial ecological role in nutrient cycling and therefore benefiting its cohabitants.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
Brazil · 372Argentina · 94Uruguay · 41