White-Streaked Scallop
Semipallium fulvicostatum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 15–40 m
- Max size: 50 cm
- For divers: safe
The white streaked scallop rests on clean sandy bottoms among coral rubble or anchors itself by silken byssal threads beneath coral slabs and boulders, between about 15 and 40 metres. Like other scallops it can clap its valves to swim away from danger.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Pectinida › Pectinidae › Semipallium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215400.
FAQ
- How deep does the White-Streaked Scallop live?
- The White-Streaked Scallop (Semipallium fulvicostatum) is typically found at 15–40 m.
- Is the White-Streaked Scallop dangerous to divers?
- The White-Streaked Scallop is harmless to divers.
- How big does the White-Streaked Scallop get?
- The White-Streaked Scallop grows to about 50 cm.