How deep does the Clouded Scallop live?

The Clouded Scallop (Leptopecten linki) is typically found at 0–37 m.

Clouded Scallop

Leptopecten linki

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–37 m

A small scallop of warm shallow bottoms, the clouded scallop lives attached to the seabed down to about 37 metres. It filters plankton through its gills and, like other scallops, can flee a threat with a quick burst of swimming.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 394313.

FAQ

How deep does the Clouded Scallop live?: The Clouded Scallop (Leptopecten linki) is typically found at 0–37 m.