Great Atlantic Scallop
Pecten maximus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–125 m
- Max size: 17 cm
A large fan shaped scallop reaching around 17 centimetres, it can clap its valves to swim in short bursts across the seabed. It rests on sand or gravel filtering plankton from the water, and is one of the most prized of the Atlantic shellfish.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Pectinida › Pectinidae › Pecten
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140712.
FAQ
- How deep does the Great Atlantic Scallop live?
- The Great Atlantic Scallop (Pecten maximus) is typically found at 0–125 m.
- How big does the Great Atlantic Scallop get?
- The Great Atlantic Scallop grows to about 17 cm.