Ylistrum balloti explained

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.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Distribution and habitat

The Ballot's saucer scallop is highly available throughout the Australian coast.^{[4] [5]} A previous record from Indonesia was observed in 1991.^[6] A recent report confirmed from Borneo island (Sarawak, Malaysia) suggested the range is expanding to the north.^[7]

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Ballot's Saucer Scallop (2018). fish.gov.au. Australian Government. February 13, 2020.
2. Web site: Queensland Scallops, Saucer Scallops (Amusium balotti) Photographs and Information. Australian Fish Photos, Seafood Photographs and Information. Sea-Ex. February 13, 2020.
3. Web site: Ylistrum balloti Bernardi, 1861. Atlas of Living Australia. February 13, 2020.
4. Dichmont. Catherine M. . The first large-scale fishery-independent survey of the saucer scallop, Amusium japonicum balloti in Queensland, Australia. Journal of Shellfish Research. 19. 2. 2000. 731–739. 10.1016/j.jembe.2009.07.029. free.
5. Mynhardt. Glené . Shell shape convergence masks biological diversity in gliding scallops: description of Ylistrum n. gen. (Pectinidae) from the Indo-Pacific Ocean . Journal of Shellfish Research. 80. 4. 2014. 400–411. 10.1093/mollus/eyu038. free.
6. Dijkstra. HH. A contribution to the knowledge of the Pectinacean Mollusca (Bivalvia: Propeamussiidae, Entoliidae, Pectinidae) from the Indonesian Archipelago. Zoologische Verhandelingen. 271. 1. 2000. 1–57. 10.5252/z2010n2a6. free.
7. Morni . Wan Zabidii Wan . Abit . Lirong Yu . Latif . Kamil . Nerurkar . Sayali . Hassan . Ruhana . Al-Asif . Abdulla- . First record of saucer scallop Ylistrum balloti (Bernardi, 1861) from equatorial South China Sea. Arxius de Miscellania Zoologica . 16 January 2023. 20 . 2023 . 103–110. 10.32800/amz.2022.20.010304 . free .