Volachlamys singaporina
NameVolachlamys singaporina
Scientific NameVolachlamys singaporina
Common NameSingapore Scallop
FamilyPectinidae
GenusVolachlamys
Speciessingaporina
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Shell Shapebivalve
Average Size (mm)Based on the ruler in the image, the shells range from approximately 25 mm to 40 mm in height.
Identifying FeaturesKey features include the characteristic fan-like scallop shape, numerous and well-defined radial ribs, and the presence of auricles. The varied and often mottled color patterns of brown, cream, and white are also distinctive.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Sowerby II, 1842)
Description
Volachlamys singaporina, commonly known as the Singapore Scallop, is a species of marine bivalve mollusc belonging to the family Pectinidae. Its shell is characterized by a fan-like shape, prominent radial ribs, and a varied color pattern, typically found in the shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific region.
