How deep does the Zigzag Scallop live?

The Zigzag Scallop (Euvola ziczac) is typically found at 1–151 m.

How big does the Zigzag Scallop get?

The Zigzag Scallop grows to about 9 cm.

Zigzag Scallop

Euvola ziczac

Group: Other
Typical depth: 1–151 m
Max size: 9 cm

A free living scallop that rests partly buried in sand, filtering diatoms from the boundary where the seabed meets the water. It can rock and rotate to stir up sediment and bring more food within reach, and individuals gather in loose aggregations.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 394073.

FAQ

How deep does the Zigzag Scallop live?: The Zigzag Scallop (Euvola ziczac) is typically found at 1–151 m.
How big does the Zigzag Scallop get?: The Zigzag Scallop grows to about 9 cm.