A beautiful matched pair of Volachlamys tranquebaria featuring dramatic dark chocolate-brown and creamy white coloration. This attractive scallop displays bold, contrasting patterns across both valves, creating a striking appearance that makes it an excellent addition to any worldwide shell collection.

The exterior features pronounced radial ribs decorated with rich brown bands and irregular white markings. Both valves exhibit beautiful natural pattern variations, with deep brown coloration extending from the central portion toward the outer margins. The interiors are smooth, glossy white with subtle cream tones and faint pinkish coloration near the hinge. A particularly attractive matched pair with excellent visual appeal.

SPECIMEN DATA

Family: Pectinidae
Species: Volachlamys tranquebaria
Author: (Gmelin, 1791)
Location: Tanjung Balai, North Sumatra, Indonesia
Collection Method: Diving at 3–5 meters
Collection Date: July 2026
Size: 40.93 mm
Specimen: Matched Pair
Condition: Fine Quality

CONDITION

Fine Quality. Excellent overall appearance with strong shell structure, pronounced radial sculpture, and beautiful natural coloration. Minor growth marks and small edge imperfections may be present, typical of collected scallop specimens. Please review all photos carefully as part of the description for exact condition.

SHIPPING

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