Ylistrum balloti, known as Ballot's saucer scallop is found around the waters of Australia. This scallop may live for a maximum of four years, and reach 14 cm in shell length, though more commonly 8 to 9 cm. Well regarded as seafood in Asia and Australia.
Distribution and habitat
The Ballot's saucer scallop is highly available throughout the Australian coast. A previous record from Indonesia was observed in 1991. A recent report confirmed from Borneo island (Sarawak, Malaysia) suggested the range is expanding to the north.
References
External links
Tate, R. (1886). The Lamellibranchs of the Older Tertiary of Australia (Part 1). Transactions and Proceedings and Report of the Royal Society of South Australia. 8: 96-158, pls. 2-12 Mynhardt, G.; Alejandrino, A.; Puslednik, L.; Corrales, J.; Serb, J. M. (2014). Shell shape convergence masks biological diversity in gliding scallops: description of Ylistrum n. gen. (Pectinidae) from the Indo-Pacific Ocean. Journal of Molluscan Studies. 80(4): 400-411