Calico Scallop
Argopecten gibbus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–366 m
- Max size: 6.3 cm
A small fan shaped scallop, the calico scallop lives in beds on sandy bottoms from the shallows down to several hundred metres, sometimes among seagrass. It lives fast, rarely surviving beyond two years.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Pectinida › Pectinidae › Argopecten
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 394271.
FAQ
- How deep does the Calico Scallop live?
- The Calico Scallop (Argopecten gibbus) is typically found at 0–366 m.
- How big does the Calico Scallop get?
- The Calico Scallop grows to about 6.3 cm.