Hinnites corallinus
NameHinnites corallinus
Scientific NameHinnites corallinus
Common NamePurple-hinge rock scallop
FamilyPectinidae
GenusHinnites
Speciescorallinus
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from British Columbia, Canada, south to Baja California, Mexico.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)Up to 200 mm (20 cm) in diameter.
Identifying FeaturesKey features include its irregular, heavily encrusted exterior, vibrant multi-colored nacreous interior with concentric bands, a large yellowish adductor muscle scar, and its sessile adult lifestyle, where it is cemented to rocks.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Dufo, 1840)
Description
A bivalve mollusk shell characterized by an irregular, heavily encrusted exterior, often camouflaged with marine growth. The interior is strikingly colorful, displaying concentric bands of deep purple, maroon, reddish-orange, and white nacre, centered around a prominent yellowish adductor muscle scar. Adults are sessile, cementing themselves to hard substrates.
