Pinctada fucata (Gould, 1850)
Japanese pearl oyster
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Family:  Margaritidae ()
Max. size:  8 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 3 - 46 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Subtidal, on substrates ranging from sand, mud, rubble, and shell hash (Ref. 75840). Reported from Hong Kong to be found on the ceilings and walls of submarine caves (Ref. 126058).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from Tolo Channel and Tolo Harbour (Ref. 75840), from southern waters of Cape D'Aguilar, off Bluff Island, and Lo Chau Mun (Ref. 77616), and from Tai Lam and Shau Kei Wan (Ref. 125500). Also known from Conic Island and Steep Island Cave (Ref. 126058). C: Refs. 75840, 77616, 125500, 126058.

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