dwarf fan shell
Namedwarf fan shell
Scientific NameGloripallium speciosum
Common Namedwarf fan shell
FamilyPectinidae
GenusGloripallium
Speciesspeciosum
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas like the Philippines, Indonesia, and other tropical Western Pacific waters.
Shell Shapebivalve
Average Size (mm)30
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, striking red coloration, prominent and numerous radial ribs, fan-like bivalve shell, and its sessile attachment to hard substrates.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Reeve, 1853)
Description
A small, vibrant red-orange bivalve mollusk, likely a scallop, characterized by its fan-shaped shell and prominent radial ribs. It is typically found attached to hard substrates in tropical marine environments.
