How deep does the Noble Scallop live?

The Noble Scallop (Mimachlamys crassicostata) is typically found at 0–110 m.

How big does the Noble Scallop get?

The Noble Scallop grows to about 9.5 cm.

Noble Scallop

Mimachlamys crassicostata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–110 m
Max size: 9.5 cm

A fan shaped scallop with strongly ribbed valves, the noble scallop strains plankton and fine particles from coastal water while clamped to the bottom. Though it can clap its shells to jet away from danger, it spends most of its life sitting still and filtering.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 393729.

FAQ

How deep does the Noble Scallop live?: The Noble Scallop (Mimachlamys crassicostata) is typically found at 0–110 m.
How big does the Noble Scallop get?: The Noble Scallop grows to about 9.5 cm.