Rock Scallop

Rock Scallop
Photo Credit: Oregon Coast Aquarium

Overview

  • Species Common Name Rock Scallop
  • Species Scientific Name Crassadoma gigantea

Ecoregions

Special needs

Rock scallops require rocky substrates and occur primarily in subtidal areas.

Limiting factors

Rock scallops are long-lived but slow to mature.

Conservation actions

Monitor status of populations at index sites. Manage for sustainable harvest. Gather information to fill data gaps.