Argopecten purpuratus

Argopecten purpuratus, common names the "Peruvian scallop", is an edible species of saltwater clam, a scallop, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Pectinidae, the scallops.

Habitat

In Peru, the scallops can be found naturally around the following areas:

1. Pisco (300 km South of Lima)
2. Casma y Samanco (400 km north of Lima)
3. Trujillo (600 km north of Lima)
4. Sechura Bay (900 km north of Lima)

Collection

In all indicated areas the collection of natural grown scallops has been replaced by re-stocking and acuiculture operations. Thanks to this, the natural banks have recovered and fishermen and consumers can use this product.

Market

The commerce of scallops targets the following main markets:

1. USA: Roe Off product
2. France: Roe-On product
3. China: Roe-On & Skirt-On, Whole, products
4. Australia and New Zealand: Roe-On product
5. Spain and Italy: Roe-On on Half shell product

See also

• Scallop

References

External links

• www.sealifebase.org/

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