PECTEN SITE

Collection Arne Ghys

FAMILY	:	Pectinidae
SUBFAMILY	:	Chlamydinae
TRIBE	:	Chlamydini
GENUS	:	Talochlamys
Synonyms	:	Chlamys famigerator Iredale, 1925

Pictures

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Rottnest Isl., Perth, W. Australia from crayfish pots at 120-130 m depth H. 20.3 mm - W. 19.1 mm

Albany, SW. Western Australia dredged on sand & mud bottom at 160-180 m depth H. 21.5 mm - W. 19.5 mm

Remarks

• small (max. 25 mm) pectinid from deep water
• rather variable, slightly convex species with 20-24 radial ribs