Mesopeplum crawfordi
NameMesopeplum crawfordi
Scientific NameMesopeplum crawfordi
Common NameCrawford's Scallop
FamilyPectinidae
GenusMesopeplum
Speciescrawfordi
Geographic DistributionKnown from the Miocene geological period of New Zealand.
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 50 to 80 mm in height.
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive fan shape, numerous strong and rounded radial ribs (costae), relatively large auricles (ears) on either side of the umbo (though not perfectly clear in this fossil), and its fossilized state within a rock matrix.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Hutton, 1873)
Description
This image displays a fossilized shell of *Mesopeplum crawfordi*, a species of scallop. The shell is partially embedded in a dark grey rock matrix, showcasing its distinctive fan-like shape and prominent radial ribs. The fossil preserves the shell's structure, highlighting its bivalve nature and the characteristic ornamentation of the Pectinidae family.
