Phacoïdes pectinatus

Lucine
Teppichmuschel
Tapijtschelp
Palourde
Almeja

Distribution

The tropical Atlantic

Substrate and environment

Generally, the species is found in mangrove, sometimes attached to roots
The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
The species is generally buried
Common species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary

General characteristics of the species

The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- -Sport or local fishing