Queen Scallop

Equichlamys bifrons

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Distinguished by its 7 to 9 strong rounded ribs and its upper shell, which overlaps the lower one. Shell colour is grey to cream with purple to brown radial ribs. The shell interior is usually rich purple

Size

Typical shell-length 120 mm

Habitat

Lives subtidally on sand and mud

Distribution

Southeastern Australia From NSW to SA including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
Grove, S.J. (2018). A Guide to the Seashells and other Marine Molluscs of Tasmania web-site (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Queen Scallop
Scientific name: Equichlamys bifrons (Lamarck, 1819)
Family: Pectinidae
Category: Sea Life › Shellfish
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

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Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania

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