| Family: |
Pectinidae (scallops) |
| Max. size: |
14 cm ShL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 170 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: Endemic to New Zealand, from Kawau Island down to Stewart Island and east to Chatham Island. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Minimum depth range from Ref. 114139. Found in soft sediments. Juveniles are preyed upon by sea stars, gastropods, octopus, snapper, and large rays (Ref. 1244). Feeds on phytoplankton (Ref. 114780). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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