Patagonean Scallop
Zygochlamys patagonica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–270 m
- Max size: 7.8 cm
- For divers: safe
This cold water scallop carpets the seabed off Patagonia in vast beds between one and 270 metres, lying on its right shell while young animals perch on algae and other invertebrates. Its fishery is large enough to be certified as sustainably managed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Pectinida › Pectinidae › Zygochlamys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 236717.
FAQ
- How deep does the Patagonean Scallop live?
- The Patagonean Scallop (Zygochlamys patagonica) is typically found at 1–270 m.
- Is the Patagonean Scallop dangerous to divers?
- The Patagonean Scallop is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Patagonean Scallop get?
- The Patagonean Scallop grows to about 7.8 cm.