Perna viridis in Philippines
point map (Perna viridis) | occurrence records | Field guide | Gazetteer | Country Species Summary
Main Ref.
Also Ref.
occurence native
importance commercial Ref. Sotto, F.B. and R. von Cosel, 1982
aquaculture commercial Ref. Sotto, F.B. and R. von Cosel, 1982
regulations no regulations Ref.
freshwater No
brackish No
saltwater Yes
live export
bait No
game/sport No
abundance Ref.
comments Known to be abundant in Panay shores (Ref. 128042). Economically important species (Ref. 348) cultured in Cavite, Capiz and Negros Occidental (Ref. 80041). Meat is eaten cooked or raw with vinegar or sauce while the shells are used in shell craft industry (Ref. 80041). C: Ref. 348, 75831, 80041, 128042.
C = country distribution; M = map distribution; O = occurrence data; R = regional distribution
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States/Provinces Complete? No
National Checklist
country information https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/resources/the-world-factbook/geos/rp.html
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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