Atlantic Calico Scallop

Photos of Atlantic Calico Scallop, Argopecten gibbus, scientific classification and general information on habitat and range..

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Atlantic Calico Scallop Argopecten gibbus (Linnaeus)

Atlantic Calico Scallop Argopecten gibbus (Linnaeus)
Description: (3 inches) Similar in shape and sculpturing to Atlantic bay scallop. Both valves cupped. Hinge line with ears. About 20 radial ribs sometimes roughened by growth lines.
Color: Exterior of upper (left) valve dark yellow or pink with striking combinations of red in stripes or blotches. Lower (right) valve whitish with small reddish or purple spots. White interior, often with brown patches on ears and top edge.
Habitat: Lives only in ocean, east of Cape Lookout and southwest of Beaufort Inlet in 100-foot depth. Commonly found on sound and ocean beaches.
Range: Delaware to Brazil.
Notes: It is occasionally fished commercially and popular among tourists.
Source: Seashells of North Carolina, North Carolina Sea Grant College Program

Definitely calico scallops down to image #163.

Images #171-186 contain some calicos and some bay scallops. I think the larger, whiter ones are bay scallops.

Images #189-203 are bay scallops (/Argopecten irradians/).

Images #204-210 contain some calicos and some bays.

Images #220-227 contain both also. But these are older and have been buried in sediments for awhile.

Some of the shells' colors have been faded over time and exposure to sunlight.

Hope this information helps!

Terri

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Terri Kirby Hathaway

Marine Education Specialist

North Carolina Sea Grant
www.ncseagrant.org

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