| Family: |
Pectinidae (scallops) |
| Max. size: |
9.3 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 80 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: from Shark Bay, Australia to Kermadec, and south to New Zealand. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Epibenthic (Ref. 66309). Living at 10 m to 73 m water depth (Ref. 89006), in coastal waters (Ref. 121746). Occurs in sandy-muddy sediments (Ref. 66309). Mainly found on silt-sand and coarse sand (Refs. 121744, 121746). Abundant offshore (Ref. 121738). Filter feeder; sifts plankton and detritus from the water column (Ref. 121745). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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