Pinctada phuketensis Somrup, Sangsawang, Liu & Muangmai, 2022
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Family:  Margaritidae ()
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 5 - 10 m
Distribution:  Eastern Indian Ocean: Thailand.
Diagnosis:  Shell small, subquadrate with moderately long ligament, slightly developed to undeveloped posterior auricle. Absence of hinge teeth. Pale to transparent non-nacreous margin with dark brown or black blotches. Color: Green, yellow, brown, or partially continuous white blotches.
Biology:  Depth range based on type locality; to be replaced with a better reference.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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