Mirapecten rastellum
NameMirapecten rastellum
Scientific NameMirapecten rastellum
Common NameRake Comb Scallop
FamilyPectinidae
GenusMirapecten
Speciesrastellum
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas like the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of the Western Pacific.
Shell Shapebivalve
Average Size (mm)50-70
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive strong radial ribs, numerous prominent and sharp spines along the ribs, vibrant reddish-orange and white/yellow coloration, and the typical scallop mantle edge with visible tentacles and eyes (though eyes are not clearly distinct in this image).
Dietfilter-feeder
Author CitationReeve, 1853
Description
A vibrant and highly sculptured scallop, *Mirapecten rastellum* is characterized by its robust shell adorned with numerous prominent, sharp spines. The live specimen in the image displays a striking reddish-orange coloration with lighter, yellowish-white highlights on its ribs and spine tips. It is typically found attached to hard substrates in tropical marine environments.
