Distant Scallop
Bractechlamys vexillum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–55 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
A scallop that lies free on fine sand, silt and mud down to about fifty five metres, often among seagrass, rubble and rocks. When disturbed it claps its valves and swims off in jerky bursts, and it frequently gathers in large numbers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Pectinida › Pectinidae › Bractechlamys
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 394391.
FAQ
- How deep does the Distant Scallop live?
- The Distant Scallop (Bractechlamys vexillum) is typically found at 0–55 m.
- Is the Distant Scallop dangerous to divers?
- The Distant Scallop is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Distant Scallop get?
- The Distant Scallop grows to about 6 cm.