Decatopecten amiculum
NameDecatopecten amiculum
Scientific NameDecatopecten amiculum
Common NameAmiculum Scallop
FamilyPectinidae
GenusDecatopecten
Speciesamiculum
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Shell Shapebivalve
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 40 to 70 mm in height, though some specimens may be larger.
Identifying FeaturesKey features include its fan-shaped outline, the presence of approximately 10-12 prominent, rounded radial ribs, and the characteristic color pattern of dark stripes on a lighter background. The auricles (ears) are typically unequal in size.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author CitationPhilippi, 1851
Description
A medium-sized scallop shell, characterized by its fan-like shape and prominent radial ribs. The shell exhibits a striking pattern of reddish-brown to dark brown stripes on a lighter, creamy background, particularly along the ribs. This specimen appears to be a single valve, likely the more convex right valve, resting on dark sand.
