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Family Pteriidae

INDO-PACIFIC / HAWAII

Pinctada imbricata radiata

RAYED PEARL OYSTER

Uncommon in harbors and bays with freshwater input.  Margin not fringed.  Attains diameter of 4 inches.  This species is used for cultured pearls in Japan.  Indo-Pacific, introduced to Hawaii and the Mediterranean Sea.