PECTEN SITE

Collection Arne Ghys

FAMILY	:	Pectinidae
SUBFAMILY	:	Pectininae
TRIBE	:	Amusiini
GENUS	:	Dentamussium
Synonyms	:

Pictures

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Panglao, Bohol, Philippines dived at 15-20 m depth H. 57.2 mm - W. 55.0 mm

Kota Belud, Sabah, Malaysia trawled at 80-100 m depth by local fishermen H. 38.8 mm - W. 36.4 mm

Remarks

• up to 65 mm in height, mostly red to orange brown
• no confusion possible with other species
• both valves have a lot of internal ribs