Gloripallium speciosum (Reeve, 1853)
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Family:  Pectinidae (scallops)
Max. size:  5 cm SHH (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 90 - 98 m
Distribution:  Western Central Pacific: Philippines.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Depth range is based on occurrence in the Philippines (Ref. 101147); to be replaced with a better reference. Attached via its byssus to coral slabs, rubble under the slab, and on sandy bottoms among coral rubble (Ref. 101147).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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