Variegated Scallop
Mimachlamys varia
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–200 m
- Max size: 10 cm
A scallop of soft bottoms from the shallows down to about 200 metres, this species reaches roughly 10 centimetres and lives partly buried, drawing food from the water as a suspension feeder. Its variable colouring gives it its name.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Pectinida › Pectinidae › Mimachlamys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 236719.
FAQ
- How deep does the Variegated Scallop live?
- The Variegated Scallop (Mimachlamys varia) is typically found at 0–200 m.
- How big does the Variegated Scallop get?
- The Variegated Scallop grows to about 10 cm.