Japanese baking scallop
NameJapanese baking scallop
Scientific NamePecten albicans
Common NameJapanese baking scallop
FamilyPectinidae
GenusPecten
Speciesalbicans
Geographic DistributionWestern Pacific Ocean, primarily around Japan and adjacent waters.
Shell Shapebivalve
Average Size (mm)Approximately 100-150 mm (10-15 cm) in height, though some specimens can be larger.
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its classic fan shape, numerous strong and rounded radial ribs, unequal auricles (ears) at the hinge, and the characteristic reddish-brown and tan banding pattern. The right valve is typically more convex and often lighter in color than the left.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author CitationSchröter, 1802
Description
A marine bivalve mollusc, commonly known as the Japanese baking scallop, characterized by its fan-shaped shell with prominent radial ribs and distinctive color patterns. It is often commercially harvested.
