Argopecten noronhensis
NameArgopecten noronhensis
Scientific NameArgopecten noronhensis
Common NameNoronha Scallop
FamilyPectinidae
GenusArgopecten
Speciesnoronhensis
Geographic DistributionSouthwestern Atlantic Ocean, specifically off the coast of Brazil, including the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago.
Average Size (mm)60-70
Identifying FeaturesFan-shaped shell with approximately 18-22 prominent, rounded radial ribs; distinct auricles; bivalve structure; and characteristic white and reddish-brown blotchy coloration.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(E. A. Smith, 1903)
Description
A medium-sized marine bivalve mollusk, commonly known as the Noronha Scallop, characterized by its fan-shaped shell with prominent radial ribs and distinct auricles (ears). The shell exhibits striking color patterns, typically white with irregular reddish-brown or orange-brown blotches. It is a filter feeder found in the southwestern Atlantic.
