PECTEN SITE

Collection Arne Ghys

FAMILY	:	Pectinidae
SUBFAMILY	:	Pectininae
TRIBE	:	Aequipectinini
GENUS	:	Cryptopecten
Synonyms	:

Pictures

South of Dry Tortugas, Florida Keys, United States dredged at 105 fms depth H. 39.6 mm - W. 41.9 mm

St. Augustine Isl., Florida, United States dredged at 190 feet depth on sandy bottom H. 35.5 mm - W. 36.5 mm

Remarks

• about 35-45 mm in height
• colouration mostly white with rose markings.
• both valves have about 17-18 characteristic ribs, each consisting of 3 sharp secondary ribs