Euvola perulus
NameEuvola perulus
Scientific NameEuvola perulus
Common NameScallop
FamilyPectinidae
GenusEuvola
Speciesperulus
Geographic DistributionGulf of California
Shell Shapebivalve
Average Size (mm)Not determinable from image.
Identifying FeaturesFan-shaped shell, prominent and numerous radial ribs, distinct auricles, inequivalve shell.
Dietfilter-feeder
Description
A species of scallop (bivalve mollusk) characterized by its fan-shaped, inequivalve shell with numerous, prominent radial ribs. The exterior typically displays dark purplish-brown hues with lighter markings near the umbo, while the interior is often white to pale purple with a darker margin. It possesses distinct auricles.
