Bivalves

Anguipecten superbus

Bivalves

This scallop sits on fine sand or tucks beneath coral slabs and rubble from the shoreline down past one hundred and fifty metres. Like other scallops it can clap its valves to jet clear of a hungry sea star.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 394357.

FAQ

How deep does the Bivalves live?
The Bivalves (Anguipecten superbus) is typically found at 0–165 m.
How big does the Bivalves get?
The Bivalves grows to about 6.5 cm.