Argopecten irradians
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
- The species can be found between 0 and 15 Meters.
- Very common species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 7 cm
- Maximum age known : 2 year(s)
- The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
- The animal is a simultaneous hermaphrodite
Relationship with humans
- The species is good to eat
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing