Scaeochlamys squamata
NameScaeochlamys squamata
Scientific NameScaeochlamys squamata
Common NameSquamate Scallop
FamilyPectinidae
GenusScaeochlamys
Speciessquamata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Australia, and other parts of the Western Pacific.
Shell Shapebivalve
Average Size (mm)20-50
Identifying FeaturesKey identifying features include strong radial ribs (typically 10-12 or more) that are often scaly or nodulose, especially towards the shell margins, giving it a 'squamate' (scaled) appearance. The auricles are unequal, with the anterior auricle often larger and sculptured. Concentric growth lines are also visible, sometimes forming lamellae.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Gmelin, 1791)
Description
Scaeochlamys squamata, commonly known as the Squamate Scallop or Scaled Scallop, is a species of marine bivalve mollusk in the family Pectinidae. It is characterized by its fan-shaped shell with prominent, often scaly radial ribs and distinctive color patterns. This species is a filter feeder and is found in various marine habitats within its geographic range.
