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Pilgrim’s scallop

Order Pectinoida
Family Pectinidae

Marine bivalve mollusc. Differs from Pecten maximus by its more square ribs instead of the more flatter ribs from Pecten maximus.

Characteristics
FAO code
SJA
Specie
Pecten jacobaeus
Type
Molluscs
FAO Fishing Areas
  • Area 34: the Eastern Central part of the Atlantic Ocean
  • Area 37: the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea
Fishing seasons
mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov
International denominations
Germany Pilger- oder Jakobsmuschel
France Coquille St Jacques de Méd.
Italy Cappasanta
Portugal Vieira do Mediterrâneo
United Kingdom Pilgrim’s scallop
Fishing areas
Fishing arts
Dregdes
Trawls

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