Laevichlamys limatula
NameLaevichlamys limatula
Scientific NameLaevichlamys limatula
Common NameLimatula Scallop (general, specific common name not widely established)
FamilyPectinidae
GenusLaevichlamys
Specieslimatula
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas from Japan to Australia and across the Western Pacific.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapebivalve
Average Size (mm)Generally small, typically reaching up to 30-40 mm in shell height.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive reddish-orange mantle edge, numerous long, white/translucent sensory tentacles, and prominent black ocelli (eyes) along the mantle. The shell's pale, mottled coloration and fine surface sculpture are also characteristic.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Reeve, 1853)
Description
A small, bivalve mollusk, commonly known as a scallop, characterized by its somewhat rounded to oval shell. The shell itself is a pale, translucent cream to light orange-pink, often with reddish or darker orange mottling, particularly towards the margins. The mantle edge is distinctly reddish-orange and fringed with numerous long, slender, white to translucent sensory tentacles. Along the mantle edge, prominent black ocelli (eyes) are visible, giving the animal a watchful appearance. The shell surface appears finely sculptured or granular, typical of many scallop species. The specimen is shown attached to a reddish, possibly algal or rocky, substrate.
