Reference no. | Werner, T.B. and G.R. Allen, 2000 |
Ecosystem | Eastern Philippines |
Status | native |
Abundance | |
Lifestage | adults |
Regional database | |
Remarks | Known throughout the Philippines (Ref. 821); reported from the Calamianes Islands (Ref. 8295) and Cebu where meat is eaten and shell is manufactured into buttons and other decorative items. Often used as mother shell for cultured shells (Ref. 80041). C: |