Minnivola pyxidata
NameMinnivola pyxidata
Scientific NameMinnivola pyxidata
FamilyPectinidae
GenusMinnivola
Speciespyxidata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and parts of Australia.
Shell Shapebivalve
Average Size (mm)30
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include its relatively small size, numerous strong radial ribs, fan shape, and characteristic reddish-brown striped coloration. The auricles (ears) are small and somewhat unequal.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Born, 1778)
Description
A small, fan-shaped bivalve shell, characterized by numerous prominent radial ribs and a distinct color pattern of white and reddish-brown stripes. The shell is relatively thin and compressed, with small auricles (ears) near the hinge.
