Leopard Scallop
Annachlamys flabellata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 8–73 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
This scallop reaches about 10 cm and lives on the seabed from shallow water down to roughly 70 m. Like other scallops it filters plankton from the water and can swim short bursts by clapping its two fan shaped valves.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Pectinida › Pectinidae › Annachlamys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 393954.
FAQ
- How deep does the Leopard Scallop live?
- The Leopard Scallop (Annachlamys flabellata) is typically found at 8–73 m.
- Is the Leopard Scallop dangerous to divers?
- The Leopard Scallop is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Leopard Scallop get?
- The Leopard Scallop grows to about 10 cm.