Dentamussium obliteratum
NameDentamussium obliteratum
Scientific NameDentamussium obliteratum
Common NameObliterated Scallop
FamilyPectinidae
GenusDentamussium
Speciesobliteratum
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas like the Philippines and Indonesia, in tropical and subtropical waters.
Shell Shapebivalve
Average Size (mm)70
Identifying FeaturesFan-shaped, bivalve shell; strong, numerous radial ribs; vibrant orange-red coloration; visible mantle edge with numerous sensory tentacles; presence of small 'ears' (auricles) on either side of the umbo (a general scallop feature).
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Linnaeus, 1758)
Description
A vibrant orange-red bivalve mollusk, commonly known as an obliterated scallop, characterized by its fan-shaped shell with prominent radial ribs. The living animal displays a fringed mantle edge with numerous sensory tentacles. It is typically found in marine environments, often on rocky or sandy substrates.
