Yellow-spotted Scallop
NameYellow-spotted Scallop
Scientific NameChlamys sentis
Common NameYellow-spotted Scallop
FamilyPectinidae
GenusChlamys
Speciessentis
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including the southeastern United States (North Carolina to Florida), Gulf of Mexico, and throughout the Caribbean Sea.
Shell Shapebivalve
Average Size (mm)25-50
Identifying FeaturesStrong, numerous radiating ribs (costae) that can be scaly or spiny; unequal auricles; highly variable and often bright coloration; typically attached by a byssus to hard surfaces. The left valve is usually more convex than the right.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Reeve, 1853)
Description
A single valve of a Yellow-spotted Scallop, characterized by its vibrant orange coloration and distinct white spots. The shell is fan-shaped with prominent radiating ribs and unequal auricles, typical of the Pectinidae family. This specimen appears to be a relatively small individual, likely from the Western Atlantic.
