Peruvian Calico Scallop
Argopecten purpuratus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–500 m
- Max size: 12 cm
The Peruvian calico scallop beds down on soft sheltered bottoms off the Pacific coast of South America, mostly between five and forty metres. It is farmed and fished heavily there, and like other scallops it can clap its valves to jet itself off the seabed when threatened.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Pectinida › Pectinidae › Argopecten
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 394269.
FAQ
- How deep does the Peruvian Calico Scallop live?
- The Peruvian Calico Scallop (Argopecten purpuratus) is typically found at 0–500 m.
- How big does the Peruvian Calico Scallop get?
- The Peruvian Calico Scallop grows to about 12 cm.