How deep does the Scallop live?

The Scallop (Pecten novaezelandiae) is typically found at 5–170 m.

How big does the Scallop get?

The Scallop grows to about 14 cm.

Scallop

Pecten novaezelandiae

Group: Other
Typical depth: 5–170 m
Max size: 14 cm

A New Zealand scallop of soft seabeds, it filters phytoplankton through its open shell and can clap its valves to swim in short bursts when threatened. Young scallops are heavily preyed on by sea stars, octopus, snails, snapper, and rays.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 393937.

FAQ

How deep does the Scallop live?: The Scallop (Pecten novaezelandiae) is typically found at 5–170 m.
How big does the Scallop get?: The Scallop grows to about 14 cm.