Antarctic Scallop
Adamussium colbecki
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–4545 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
A scallop of the freezing Antarctic shelf, it sits on the seafloor in greatest numbers at just four to six metres yet ranges into very deep water. Like other scallops it can clap its shell to swim short bursts away from a sea star.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Pectinida › Pectinidae › Adamussium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 197021.
FAQ
- How deep does the Antarctic Scallop live?
- The Antarctic Scallop (Adamussium colbecki) is typically found at 2–4545 m.
- Is the Antarctic Scallop dangerous to divers?
- The Antarctic Scallop is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Antarctic Scallop get?
- The Antarctic Scallop grows to about 9 cm.