How deep does the Lion's Paw live?

The Lion's Paw (Nodipecten nodosus) is typically found at 0–185 m.

How big does the Lion's Paw get?

The Lion's Paw grows to about 15 cm.

Lion's Paw

Nodipecten nodosus

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–185 m
Max size: 15 cm

A heavy scallop of rocky reefs, the lion's paw wedges itself at the edge where stone meets sand and gravel, often tucked into small caves and crevices down to about 185 metres. Rows of short tentacles and tiny eyes line the rim of its ribbed orange shell.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Pectinida › Pectinidae › Nodipecten

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 225252.

FAQ

How deep does the Lion's Paw live?: The Lion's Paw (Nodipecten nodosus) is typically found at 0–185 m.
How big does the Lion's Paw get?: The Lion's Paw grows to about 15 cm.