Lyropecten nodosa

(Lions Paw)

Size

6.35-15.24cm (2.5-6'') long

Recognition Characters

Almost circular, thick-shelled, 7-8 large, broad, rounded ribs frequently with large, hollow knobs present.

Color

Orange to deep-purplish red on the outside.

Habitat & Depth

Coarse sand or rubble 30-160' deep.

Distribution at GRNMS

Rare.

Geographic Range

North Carolina to West Indies and Brazil

Behavior & Notes

Synonyms

References

Rehder 1981, Abbott and Dance 2000