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Pacific jewel box

Chama pacifica

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Africa and Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (6 countries), Europe (Greece, Norway), and North America (United States).

🇱🇧 Lebanon 🇸🇾 Syria 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇪🇬 Egypt 🇨🇾 Cyprus 🇬🇷 Greece 🇺🇸 United States 🇮🇱 Israel

Full Taxonomy

Animalia (สัตว์)

Mollusca (มอลลัสกา)

Bivalvia (ชั้นไบวาลเวีย)

Venerida (Venerida)

Species

Chama pacifica (Pacific jewel box)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ウナバラキクザル

German Pazifische Juwelendose

Similar Species in Chama

Chama macerophylla

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สัตว์

มอลลัสกา

ชั้นไบวาลเวีย

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vs leafy jewelbox

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pacific jewel box?

The scientific name of Pacific jewel box is Chama pacifica. It belongs to the genus Chama.

Where does Pacific jewel box live?

Pacific jewel box is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Egypt), Asia (6 countries), Europe (Greece, Norway), and North America (United States).. Countries include Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Israel, Lebanon, Norway, Syria, Taiwan, Turkey, United States.

What family does Pacific jewel box belong to?

Pacific jewel box (Chama pacifica) belongs to the genus Chama, which is part of the taxonomic family Chamidae.

What kingdom does Pacific jewel box belong to?

Pacific jewel box (Chama pacifica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of Pacific jewel box?

The closest relatives of Pacific jewel box in the genus Chama include leafy jewelbox.

Native Range — 10 Countries

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Genus Chama — 2 Species

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Chama macerophylla

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Pacific jewel box

Chama pacifica

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Data verified มีนาคม 2026

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