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Species catalogue
Common scallop
Order
Pectinida
Family
Pectinidae
Marine bivalve mollusc. Large shell (10-22 cm long), almost circular; umbones in centre, between two almost equal ears. Exterior of right valve whitish, with 20 broad, flattened ribs. Exterior of left valve purplish brown with 20 coarse radial ribs. Interior valve whitish, furrowed, with a single adductor muscle scar.
Characteristics
FAO code
JSC
JSC
Specie
Mizuhopecten yessoensis
Mizuhopecten yessoensis
Type
Molluscs
Molluscs
FAO Fishing Areas
- Area 27: the Northeastern part of the Atlantic Ocean
- Area 37: the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea
- Area 61: the Northwestern part of the Pacific Ocean
Fishing seasons
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
International denominations
Germany
Japanische Kammmuschel
France
Saint jacques
Italy
Cappasanta orientale
Portugal
Vieira-japonesa
United Kingdom
Common scallop
Fishing areas
