Sentis scallop
NameSentis scallop
Scientific NameEuvola sentis
Common NameSentis scallop
FamilyPectinidae
GenusEuvola
Speciessentis
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico, ranging from Florida (USA) south to Brazil.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)70
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive vibrant reddish-orange color, numerous prominent radial ribs, some of which are sculptured with fine scales or nodules, especially towards the margin. The overall fan-shape and relatively small auricles are also characteristic.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Reeve, 1853)
Description
A single valve of a Sentis scallop, characterized by its vibrant reddish-orange coloration that fades to a lighter yellowish-white near the umbo. The shell is fan-shaped with a prominent umbo and small auricles. Its surface is sculptured with numerous, distinct radial ribs that extend from the umbo to the shell margin. Some of these ribs exhibit fine, scale-like or nodulose sculpture, particularly towards the ventral edge. The overall appearance is robust and highly textured.
