Saucer Scallop
Ylistrum japonicum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–80 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
A large scallop of sandy and muddy lagoon floors that can swim by clapping its valves, jetting off at about two knots when something disturbs it. It lives mostly in shallow water but ranges down past eighty metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Pectinida › Pectinidae › Ylistrum
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 821598.
FAQ
- How deep does the Saucer Scallop live?
- The Saucer Scallop (Ylistrum japonicum) is typically found at 0–80 m.
- Is the Saucer Scallop dangerous to divers?
- The Saucer Scallop is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Saucer Scallop get?
- The Saucer Scallop grows to about 14 cm.