Family: |
Pectinidae (scallops) |
Max. size: |
50 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 15 - 40 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific: Indonesia, Philippines, New Caledonia and French Polynesia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found on clean sandy bottoms among coral rubble or byssally attached to the undersides of coral slabs or boulders (Ref. 101147). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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