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Penitella penita (Conrad, 1837) Flap-tip piddock |
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| Family: | Pholadidae (angel wings, piddocks) | |||
| Max. size: | 7.2 cm SHL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 21 years | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 22 m | |||
| Distribution: | Eastern Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Commonly found along the mid-intertidal zone buried in clay and soft rock; marked with siphon holes, sizes of which are relative to the siphon and shell size of each individual (Ref. 95344). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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