Distinguishing Characteristics |
Bivalve (2 shells); shell round, slightly inflated; color white to light orange, interior white to yellowish, may have slight bumps on interior; irregular concentric ridges, scaly, with concentric growth lines in between; ridges are pronounced and fluted in juveniles; strong ridge from beak to posterior edge, posterior edge slightly concave above ridge; ridge from beak to upper anterior end, margin between is double concave; anterior muscle scar elongate, parallel to pallial line. |
Similar Species |
The concave posterior margin and double concave anterior margin distinguishes this shell. |
Habitat |
Gulf and bay |
Maximum Size |
6.4 cm (2 1/2 in) |
Other Common Names |
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Previous Scientific Names |
Lucina pectinata, L. pectinatus, L. jamaicensis |
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