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Placopecten magellanicus (Gmelin, 1791) Deep sea scallop |
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photo by
Harvey-Clark, Chris |
| Family: | Pectinidae (scallops) | |||
| Max. size: | 20 cm TL (male/unsexed); max. reported age: 12 years | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 300 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Pacific and Northwest Atlantic: Palau, Canada to USA. | |||
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| Biology: | Large epibenthic bivalve found along the continental shelf (Ref. 121934). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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