PECTEN SITE

Collection Arne Ghys

FAMILY	:	Pectinidae
SUBFAMILY	:	Chlamydinae
TRIBE	:	Chlamydini
GENUS	:	Laevichlamys
Synonyms	:

Pictures

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Kwajalein, Marshall Isl. dived at 40-60 ft depth on drop-off from reef under dead coral rocks H. 31.5 mm - W. 30.2 mm

Kwajalein, West Reef dived at 130 ft depth H. 17.4 mm - W. 14.7 mm

Remarks

• small pecten usually about 20-30 mm in height
• surface covered with numerous fine ribs with sharp scales
• colouration mostly red-brown with cream pattern and yellow near the umbo