Here's a fun one...

Unarce · #1 12/18/2006, 12:50 AM

...a friend of mine just picked up this 6" specimen from a wholesaler.

I have not seen it in person yet, but I asked for a pic after he was describing it to me. It was listed as a squamosa. Black and white line pattern. The mantles shape, curves, and extension are typical of a squamosa, but I've only really seen that type of pattern on derasa.

Thought that was pretty neat

jmaneyapanda · #2 12/18/2006, 08:35 AM

Ive seen pics of squamosas like that, but never one in real life. good find to your friend.

JR719 · #3 12/18/2006, 10:35 AM

That would be a great clam to have. I really like the pattern on the mantle. Good find.....

Unarce · #4 12/18/2006, 11:29 AM

Guess I don't pay attention to squamosa's like I should

I've never noticed this pattern before on them, and came across a similar one on reefscience.com

critterkeeper · #5 12/18/2006, 12:25 PM

Here's a good number of squamosa pics - many of them very unusual...

http://www.picsbase.com/james/defaul...D=295&offset=0

JF

Unarce · #6 12/18/2006, 12:32 PM

Thanks, James! I really like this one:

jmaneyapanda · #7 12/18/2006, 12:52 PM

Of all the clams, I like the squammies and maximas best, due to the variation in the mantle pattern and coloration. To me, all croceas look similar, if not the same- same with derasas.

Go ahead, critter, post some pics of croceas that look atypical...

ezcompany · #8 12/18/2006, 01:38 PM

Maximas are still number one for me

Would like to see another pic of the first clam above

critterkeeper · #9 12/18/2006, 01:47 PM

If you take a look at the links near the top left on my photo site, you can find a lot of pics of each species filed under clams (http://www.picsbase.com/james/default.asp?catID=82). Quite a few are from Indonesian waters, and many are from a clam farm there - so you get to see several unusual ones that we don't get over here. They told me that all the best stuff goes to Europe and Japan - they pay more. You've proabably heard that before, and unfortunately it's true...

Enjoy

JF

jmaneyapanda · #10 12/18/2006, 06:05 PM

i knew it!!! critter, you have probably seen more variation in clams than anyone else, but do you agree, MOST croceas appear similar. Beautiful nonetheless, but usually that vivid blue only.

Unarce · #11 12/18/2006, 06:35 PM

I agree somewhat, as the majority of croceas are a drab blue or purple. There are some gems out there. Although rare, finding one with multiple patterns and contrasting colors makes it all the more special.

Nothing beats a maxima, though

critterkeeper · #12 12/18/2006, 06:36 PM

"MOST croceas appear similar"

Most that we see in the US.

There are occasional greens and golds though, and a few others - but yes, I'd say the vast majority that we get over here are predominantly blue...

mbbuna · #13 12/18/2006, 11:31 PM

i just got a gold

mbbuna · #14 12/18/2006, 11:48 PM

BTW these are the nicest Crocea I've ever seen. from James web site and i think they are in he's book also.

jmaneyapanda · #15 12/19/2006, 02:35 PM

that second one looks like and insect. lovely. too bad we dont see stuff like that here.

Lagger · #16 12/19/2006, 10:51 PM

NiCe!

Rockhead21564 · #17 12/23/2006, 08:13 PM

Well, I just picked up 21 t.corcea clams from Vietnam and they are mostly gold/greenish super grade, vibrant greens, and some nicley patterned blues. I got about 4 that were kinda plain, no pattern other than the outer edge, wife says it looks like lace- does I guess,LOL. All are at least 5 1/2", 2 are in the 7" range and I did get 1 12" Orange squamosa, pumkin is her name. Still freakin out. I get a pic when the wife gets off work,I ( a computer inforamtion science degree holder) can't figure out the camera/computer factor. Beautiful clams all, always want what you all have.

saltycreefer · #18 12/23/2006, 08:15 PM

Orange Squamosa!Must be amazing!

Rockhead21564 · #19 12/23/2006, 08:19 PM

I've been offered $150 the first thing outa the box, I thinks she's my new girlfreind. The blue/green is jealous. lol