Queen Scallop
Aequipecten opercularis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–400 m
- Max size: 11 cm
A small scallop of sand, mud and gravel down to about 400 metres, the queen scallop draws plankton from the water through its filtering gills. Unlike many scallops it swims in short bursts, clapping its valves to jet away from predators such as starfish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Pectinida › Pectinidae › Aequipecten
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140687.
FAQ
- How deep does the Queen Scallop live?
- The Queen Scallop (Aequipecten opercularis) is typically found at 0–400 m.
- How big does the Queen Scallop get?
- The Queen Scallop grows to about 11 cm.