Hi Jim:

We have been collecting Pectens in the Bahamas for 25 years.  Most are under
rocks or dead coral slabs.

ziczac is VERY rare

ravenli is NOT found in the Bahamas - only in Florida.

I do find ornata, multisquamata, sentis, chalzea, and Lyropecten antillarum

I have NEVER found a nodosus in the Bahamas

Did a program on this at the convention.  Programs were great at the convention
and the auction was awesome too.

Jim Cordy

Jim Miller wrote:

> Dear all,
>
> I sure hate to detract from the "Nisters Crisis," nor take time away from
> all the bickering (I get enough of that at work, thank you), but as I am
> going to the Bahamas (Bimini and vicinity) in July and would like to find
> some Pectens, is there anything anyone could tell me about the habits and
> habitat of such excellent species as P. ziczac, ravenelli and even
> (possibly) N. nodosus in the Bahamas. The last time I posted a message
> regarding P. (or more accurately) Euvola ziczac, we got off on a tangent
> regarding fossil records and whether ravenelli is even an acceptable
> species. Humor me and let us assume that it is: What can anyone tell me
> about these scallops. The first two are listed in most of the literature as
> being common (at least locally), yet I have only heard of one specimen
> being found recently (a ziczac). Also, what are the chances of my
> encountering a Cymatium parthenopeum in the Bahamas. I know they are found
> somewhat regularly in the Florida panahandle area (particularly around
> Panama City, though I have never -- yet -- been lucky enough to find one),
> but the range is essentially world wide. Let's discuss this for a while
> rather than whether someone is quitting the list. I know it will surely be
> more helpful to me in July!
>
> Thanks in advance (wish I was at COA),
> Jim
>
> Jim Miller
> Tallahassee, Florida
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