PECTEN SITE

Collection Arne Ghys

FAMILY	:	Pectinidae
SUBFAMILY	:	Pectininae
TRIBE	:	Decatopectinini
GENUS	:	Anguipecten
Synonyms	:	Pecten aurantiacus (Adams & Reeve, 1850)

Pictures

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Seragaki, Okinawa, Japan taken under rocks at 20-25 m depth H. 44.8 mm - W. 37.4 mm

Bolo Point, Okinawa, Japan dived at 7-10 m depth on rocks H. 44.1 mm - W. 37.3 mm

S. Panglao, S. Bohol, Balicasag Isl., Philippines taken by tangle nets at 80-150 fms. H. 14.0 mm - W. 13.2 mm

Remarks

• usually found in Japan
• colour normally orange - red with some white markings.
• another species of the genus: Anguipecten superbus (G. B. Sowerby II, 1842) is usually bigger in size (50-70 mm) and the ribs are smooth.