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Pinctada fucata (Gould, 1850) Japanese pearl oyster |
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| Family: | Margaritidae () | |||
| Max. size: | 8 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 3 - 46 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | Subtidal, on substrates ranging from sand, mud, rubble, and shell hash (Ref. 75840). Reported from Hong Kong to be found on the ceilings and walls of submarine caves (Ref. 126058). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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