Chlamys hastata (Sowerby II, 1842)
Spiny scallop
photo by Cowles, David

Family:  Pectinidae (scallops)
Max. size:  8.3 cm SHH (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 2 - 150 m
Distribution:  Northeast Pacific and Northeast Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It is found on rocky, and soft bottoms in subtidal depths (Ref. 865).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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