Blushing Scallop
NameBlushing Scallop
Scientific NameArgopecten gibbus
Common NameBlushing Scallop
FamilyPectinidae
GenusArgopecten
Speciesgibbus
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, ranging from North Carolina (USA) south to Brazil, including the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea.
Shell Shapebivalve
Average Size (mm)Commonly ranges from 30 to 75 mm in height.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive fan shape, numerous radial ribs (typically 17-20), prominent auricles, and highly variable, often vibrant coloration, frequently including pink or reddish tones. The right valve is usually more convex than the left.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Linnaeus, 1758)
Description
The provided image is of extremely low resolution, showing a small, reddish-brown object against a gravelly background. Due to the poor image quality, specific details of the shell's morphology, texture, or precise color patterns are indistinguishable. However, based on the common name 'Blushing Scallop', this refers to a species of marine bivalve mollusk, typically characterized by its fan-shaped shell and often vibrant, variable coloration, including shades of pink, red, orange, and yellow.
