Paper Moon Scallop
Euvola marensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 11–128 m
- Max size: 6.7 cm
A thin shelled scallop of offshore bottoms, it rests on sand and mud across the continental shelf down to about 128 metres. It feeds by filtering phytoplankton and drifting detritus from the water around it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Pectinida › Pectinidae › Euvola
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 394068.
FAQ
- How deep does the Paper Moon Scallop live?
- The Paper Moon Scallop (Euvola marensis) is typically found at 11–128 m.
- How big does the Paper Moon Scallop get?
- The Paper Moon Scallop grows to about 6.7 cm.