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February 16, 2026Biodiversity Data JournalOpen Access

New records and ecological insights of Spondylus limbatus (Bivalvia, Spondylidae) from the Panamic Province

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JCJulio A. Cotom-NimatujJMJesús Emilio MICHEL-MORFÍNGBGiovanni Bassey-Fallas

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Overview

Research documents new localities and distribution for Spondylus limbatus in several countries, indicating ecological significance.

Key Points

  • This research aims to update the knowledge of Spondylus limbatus' distribution and ecology within the Panamic Province.
  • Established a reference collection for future ecological studies.
  • Sampled approximately four individuals per locality from 72 sites across eight countries.
  • Recorded provenance and collection environment during sampling.
  • Recovered 180 individuals from shallow waters across multiple localities.
  • Documented new sites in regions with previously limited information, such as Jalisco, Mexico, and parts of Central America.
  • Expanded current understanding of the species' distribution significantly.

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Cotom-Nimatuj et al. (2026) studied this question.

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