Annotated checklist of the marine Bivalvia of Rodrigues Author Oliver, P. Graham Author Holmes, Anna Author Killeen, Ian Author Light, Janice Author Wood, Harriet text Journal of Natural History 2004 2004-12-01 38 23 3229 3272 http://www.informaworld.com/openurl?genre=article&doi=10.1080/00222930410001695097&magic=crossref||D404A21C5BB053405B1A640AFFD44AE3 journal article 10.1080/00222930410001695097 1464-5262 5251926 Vasticardium cf. assimile Habitat (inferred). Burrowing close to the surface of coral sand in the sublittoral. Distribution. This species has been found as dead shells only with articulated fresh valves from Passe Grand Bassin and Grand Baie. Range. Indian Ocean [M/S]. Figured specimen. 46.1 mm , NMW.Z.20000.086.00049.