Family

Pectinidae

13 species in this taxon

Pectinidae (Pectinidae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 11 genuss with 13 known species. Key genus groups include Aequipecten, Argopecten, Chlamys, Delectopecten, Mimachlamys, and Mizuhopecten. Among its members, 1 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Pectinida (Pectinida).