Distinguishing Characteristics |
Bivalve (2 shells); shell circular, fan-like; extensions or wings on either side of beak are unequal, anterior wing longer; color from reddish orange to orange-brown to yellow; 18-20 radial ribs with low spines or scales along the center, smaller spines on either side of ribs and in between. |
Similar Species |
Other scallops lack the spines or scales on the radial ribs. |
Habitat |
Gulf, sand or sandy mud bottoms, free-living, does not burrow |
Maximum Size |
3.2 cm (1 1/4 in) |
Other Common Names |
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Previous Scientific Names |
A. exasperatus |
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