Doughboy Scallop
NameDoughboy Scallop
Scientific NameLeptopecten rubidus
Common NameDoughboy Scallop
FamilyPectinidae
GenusLeptopecten
Speciesrubidus
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Alaska south to Baja California, Mexico.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)25-60
Identifying FeaturesProminent, numerous (20-30) rounded radial ribs, often bearing small scales or nodules. Unequal ears, with a well-defined byssal notch on the anterior ear. Variable but often bright coloration. The shell is relatively thin and fragile.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Hinds, 1845)
Description
The Doughboy Scallop is a small to medium-sized bivalve mollusk, characterized by its rounded, somewhat compressed shell. The shell surface is adorned with numerous prominent radial ribs, which may bear small scales or nodules. It typically exhibits a vibrant coloration, often in shades of orange, yellow, red, or purple, sometimes with mottled or banded patterns. The shell has unequal 'ears' on either side of the hinge, with a distinct byssal notch on the anterior ear, allowing the animal to attach itself to substrates.
