Pecten jacobeus
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
- The species moves by swimming
- The species can be found between 10 and 200 Meters.
- Rare species.
General behaviour of the species
- Species generally solitary
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 15 cm
- Maximum age known : 20 year(s)
- The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
Relationship with humans
- The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
Scallop
Jakobsmuschel
Coquille St-Jacques de Méditerranée
Concha del peregrino
Conchiglia di San Jacopo