(Deep) Sea Scallop

Pétoncle géant

Placopecten magellanicus

• Description

  A large scallop with flattish, finely ribbed shells than can grow up to 20 cm. They usually occur in deep water.

• Habitat

  Beaches & Sand Dunes, Coastal Zone, Sandflats, Subtidal

• Interesting Fact

  Sea Scallops, unlike their sedentary relatives, can clap their 
finely ribbed shells and ‘swim.’