Scallops of Southwest Florida

It's scallops time! These are the scallops (family Pectinidae) that may be found on the shores of Southwest Florida: 1 – Atlantic Calico Scallop (Argopecten gibbus); 2 – Bay Scallop (Argopecten irradians); 3 – Ravenel’s Scallop (Euvola raveneli); 4 – Zigzag Scallop (Euvola ziczac); 5 – Rough Scallop (Lindapecten muscosus); 6 – Northern Lion Paw (Nodipecten fragosus). The individual photos are not at the same scale. Click on each scientific name to see the relevant entries and the differences among them in our Southwest Florida Shells guide. Photos by José H. Leal except for number 6, which was taken by James F. Kelly.

Scallops of Southwest Florida. Photos by José H. Leal except for number 6 by James F. Kelly.