queen scallop

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Mollusca (Mollusks)

Class

Bivalvia (Bivalvia)

Order

Pectinida (Pectinida)

Family

Pectinidae

Genus

Aequipecten

Species

Aequipecten opercularis (queen scallop)

Names in Other Languages

French olivette

German Bunte Kammmuschel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of queen scallop?

The scientific name of queen scallop is Aequipecten opercularis. It belongs to the genus Aequipecten.

What is the conservation status of queen scallop?

queen scallop (Aequipecten opercularis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does queen scallop live?

queen scallop is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does queen scallop belong to?

queen scallop (Aequipecten opercularis) belongs to the genus Aequipecten, which is part of the taxonomic family Pectinidae.

Is queen scallop endangered?

No, queen scallop (Aequipecten opercularis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does queen scallop belong to?

queen scallop (Aequipecten opercularis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).