Cryptopecten vesiculosus
NameCryptopecten vesiculosus
Scientific NameCryptopecten vesiculosus
Common NameBubble Scallop, Vesicular Scallop
FamilyPectinidae
GenusCryptopecten
Speciesvesiculosus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas around Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 20 to 40 mm in height.
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, rounded shape, presence of radial ribs, and characteristic 'vesicular' or bubble-like sculpture on the ribs (though this may be less apparent on worn specimens). It has unequal auricles.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author CitationDunker, 1877
Description
A small, bivalve seashell, likely a single valve, characterized by its rounded shape and light coloration with some darker markings. This specimen appears somewhat worn. It belongs to the scallop family (Pectinidae).
