Family: |
Pectinidae (scallops) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 4 - 24 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Depth range is based on occurrence in the Philippines (Ref. 101147); to be replaced with a better reference. Attached via its byssus to the underside of coral slabs; also found among live coral and rubble on sandy bottoms (Ref. 101147). Also in Ref. 8295. |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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