Mimachlamys cloacata (Reeve, 1853)
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Family:  Pectinidae (scallops)
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 87 - 111 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Indonesia, Philippines and New Caledonia.
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Biology:  Depth range is based on occurrence in the Philippines (Ref. 101147); to be replaced with a better reference. Found among coral rubble on sandy bottoms or byssally attached to the undersides of rocks or coral boulders (Ref. 101147). Usually encrusted with sponge.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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