Sphenia iheringiana Pilsbry 1897 (softshell clam)
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Alternative combination: Corbula iheringiana
Belongs to Sphenia according to G. Rosenberg 2005
See also da Silva Forti 1969
Sister taxa: Sphenia aequilateralis, Sphenia angusta, Sphenia angustata, Sphenia cuneiformis, Sphenia donaciformis, Sphenia dubia, Sphenia fragilis, Sphenia luticola, Sphenia meganosensis, Sphenia myalis, Sphenia passyana, Sphenia pusilla, Sphenia radiatula, Sphenia terquemi
Ecology: stationary infaunal suspension feeder
Distribution:
• Quaternary of Brazil (5 collections)
Total: 5 collections each including a single occurrence
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