Semipallium crouchi
NameSemipallium crouchi
Scientific NameSemipallium crouchi
Common NameNone widely accepted
FamilyPectinidae
GenusSemipallium
Speciescrouchi
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including the coasts of East Africa (e.g., South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar), Mauritius, and Reunion.
Habitatsubtidal
Shell Shapebivalve
Average Size (mm)Up to approximately 40-50 mm in height.
Identifying FeaturesProminent, numerous radial ribs, unequal auricles, and a generally fan-like, somewhat compressed shell shape. The specific rib count and pattern, along with the shell's overall morphology, are key identifying characteristics.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(E. A. Smith, 1892)
Description
A marine bivalve, commonly known as a scallop, characterized by its fan-shaped shell with numerous prominent radial ribs. The shell typically exhibits a brownish coloration with darker radial markings, as seen in the image. It is a member of the Pectinidae family.
