Flatribbed Scallop
Decatopecten radula
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 9.5 cm
- For divers: safe
This scallop cements itself to rock, coral and other hard objects, and turns up often on coarse sand in reef areas. It lives in intertidal and shallow water down to around twenty metres and grows to about ten centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Pectinida › Pectinidae › Decatopecten
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 394351.
FAQ
- How deep does the Flatribbed Scallop live?
- The Flatribbed Scallop (Decatopecten radula) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Flatribbed Scallop dangerous to divers?
- The Flatribbed Scallop is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Flatribbed Scallop get?
- The Flatribbed Scallop grows to about 9.5 cm.