Ornate scallop

Caribachlamys ornata, the ornate scallop, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Pectinidae. It can be found in Caribbean waters, ranging from southern Florida to the West Indies and Brazil.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Ornate scallop being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Caribachlamys sentis
• Talochlamys multistriata
• Lindapecten muscosus
• Bractechlamys corallinoides
• Gloripallium pallium

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Mollusca

Class

Bivalvia

Order

Pectinida

Family

Pectinidae

Genus

Caribachlamys

Species

Caribachlamys ornata

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