Sealife guideThe spiny pink scallopChlamys hastata
Last updated on 08/21/2024 at 10:42 PM
Taxonomy
- Common name: Spiny pink scallop, swimming scallop, spiny scallop, spear scallop
- French name: Pétoncle épineux
- Scientific name: Chlamys hastata (G. B. Sowerby II, 1842)
- Family name: Pectinidae
- Order name: Pectinida
- Class name: The bivalves and clams [Bivalvia]
Within the same family
Giant rock scallop
(Crassadoma gigantea)
Great atlantic scallop
(Pecten maximus)
Discover also
Broadclub cuttlefish
(Ascarosepion latimanus)
Crested nembrotha
(Nembrotha cristata)
Grapeweed sea slug
(Sacoproteus smaragdinus)
Heron ardeadoris
(Ardeadoris egretta)
Kanga doris
(Hypselodoris kanga)
North Pacific giant octopus
(Enteroctopus dofleini)
Red-lined flabellina
(Coryphellina rubrolineata)
Serena's notodoris
(Notodoris serenae)
The marine species from northeastern Pacific ocean
Banded guitarfish
(Zapteryx exasperata)
Big skate
(Raja binoculata)
Glassy tunicate
(Ascidia paratropa)
Heart crab
(Phyllolithodes papillosus)
Vermillion sea star
(Mediaster aequalis)
Our latestUpdates
Monday, December 15th 2025
The dusky shark
Discover the dusky shark, one of the world's largest coastal sharks, and learn why this powerful predator is essential to marine ecosystems.
Friday, December 12th 2025
Christmas magic at Disney hotels
Experience the magic of Christmas at Disney hotels: enchanting decorations, giant Christmas trees, dazzling lights and a festive holiday atmosphere.
Friday, November 28th 2025
Disney Hollywood Studios, from Star Wars to Toy Story
Dive into the magical world of Disney's Hollywood Studios: Star Wars and Toy Story attractions and shows for the whole family.
Photo of the Day
Flabelline mauve
(Flabellina affinis)
