Description: This bivalve shell is not attached to the substrate. The shells are amber to gray, slightly translucent. Scaly spines in rows along the length of the shells. Size: up to 15 cm.
Habitat: The animal buries in sand or muddy bottoms, so that only a small part of the shells is visible. Depth: ranges from 2 m down to 15 m.
Distribution: Occasional all over the Caribbean.
Remarks: In most countries it is illegal to bring back these shells from holidays.
Kingdom Animalia Phylum Mollusca Class Bivalvia Genus Pinna Species Pinna carnea
Status in World Register of Marine Species
Not included in WoRMS database
Scientific synonyms and common names
Amber penshell [English]
Humann, P., 1992. Reef Creature Identification - Florida Caribbean Bahamas, (ed. N. Deloach). New World Publications, Inc., Paramount Miller Graphics, Inc., Jacksonville, Florida.
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P. carnea
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