Vancouver Scallop
Delectopecten vancouverensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 25–450 m
- Max size: 0.6 cm
The Vancouver scallop tends to live tucked in a nest, anchored by fine threads to sponges, crustaceans or other firm surfaces. Barely a centimetre across, it ranges from about 25 down to 450 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Pectinida › Pectinidae › Delectopecten
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 391795.
FAQ
- How deep does the Vancouver Scallop live?
- The Vancouver Scallop (Delectopecten vancouverensis) is typically found at 25–450 m.
- How big does the Vancouver Scallop get?
- The Vancouver Scallop grows to about 0.6 cm.