174 observations
Giant Lion's Paw
Nodipecten subnodosus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Mollusca ›Class: Bivalvia ›Order: Pectinida ›Family: Pectinidae ›Genus: Nodipecten
About
Nodipecten subnodosus is a species of scallop known by the common name giant lion's paw. It is native to Pacific and Gulf of California coasts of the Baja California Peninsula, Mexico, southward to the western coast of Peru.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Giant Lion's Paw is Nodipecten subnodosus.
- Giant Lion's Paw belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Giant Lion's Paw belongs to the phylum Mollusca.
- Giant Lion's Paw belongs to the class Bivalvia.
- Giant Lion's Paw belongs to the order Pectinida.
- Giant Lion's Paw belongs to the family Pectinidae.
- Giant Lion's Paw belongs to the genus Nodipecten.