Patagonian scallop

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Chile, Norway, and Spain.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇱 Chile 🇪🇸 Spain

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Mollusca (มอลลัสกา)

Class

Bivalvia (ชั้นไบวาลเวีย)

Order

Pectinida (Pectinida)

Family

Pectinidae

Genus

Zygochlamys

Species

Zygochlamys patagonica (Patagonian scallop)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish vieira patagónica

French peigne de Patagonie

German Patagonische Kammuschel

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Patagonian scallop?

The scientific name of Patagonian scallop is Zygochlamys patagonica. It belongs to the genus Zygochlamys.

Where does Patagonian scallop live?

Patagonian scallop is found in Distributed across Chile, Norway, and Spain.. Countries include Chile, Norway, Spain.

What family does Patagonian scallop belong to?

Patagonian scallop (Zygochlamys patagonica) belongs to the genus Zygochlamys, which is part of the taxonomic family Pectinidae.

What kingdom does Patagonian scallop belong to?

Patagonian scallop (Zygochlamys patagonica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).