Flexopecten felipponei
NameFlexopecten felipponei
Scientific NameFlexopecten felipponei
Common NameFelippone's Scallop
FamilyPectinidae
GenusFlexopecten
Speciesfelipponei
Geographic DistributionSouthwestern Atlantic Ocean, particularly off the coasts of Uruguay and Argentina.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapebivalve
Average Size (mm)40
Identifying FeaturesFan-shaped shell with distinct, rounded radial ribs; prominent, unequal auricles (ears); delicate pinkish-purple coloration often with concentric banding; and a relatively small size for a scallop.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Dall, 1922)
Description
A small to medium-sized scallop shell, fan-shaped with distinct radial ribs and concentric growth lines. The shell exhibits a delicate pinkish-purple coloration with lighter bands, and prominent auricles (ears) at the hinge. This specimen appears to be a single valve.
