Atlantic Bay Scallop
Argopecten irradians
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
The bay scallop lives only a couple of years and gathers in beds over sandy and eelgrass bottoms, ringed by dozens of tiny blue eyes along its mantle. When a predator approaches it claps its valves and swims off in a jerky burst.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Pectinida › Pectinidae › Argopecten
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 156817.
FAQ
- How deep does the Atlantic Bay Scallop live?
- The Atlantic Bay Scallop (Argopecten irradians) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- How big does the Atlantic Bay Scallop get?
- The Atlantic Bay Scallop grows to about 7.5 cm.