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Laevichlamys squamosa (Gmelin, 1791) Squamose scallop |
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photo by
Poppe, Guido and Philippe |
| Family: | Pectinidae (scallops) | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 80 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Minimum depth from Ref. 101147. Common in shallow water. Attached via its byssus to the undersides of rocks and coral boulders; also on sandy or muddy sand bottoms among coral rubble (Ref. 101147). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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