BIOTIC Species Information for Aequipecten spp.
Researched byDr Paul Somerfield & Prof. Richard Warwick Data supplied byPML
Refereed byThis information is not refereed
Taxonomy
Scientific nameAequipecten spp. Common nameA bivalve mollusc
MCS CodeW1772 Recent Synonyms

PhylumMollusca Subphylum
Superclass ClassPelecypoda
Subclass OrderOstreoida
SuborderPectinina FamilyPectinidae
GenusAequipecten Species
Subspecies   

Additional Information
Taxonomy References Howson & Picton, 1997,
General Biology
Growth form Feeding method
Mobility/Movement Environmental position
Typical food typesPhytoplankton HabitFree living
Bioturbator FlexibilityNone (< 10 degrees)
FragilityIntermediate SizeSmall-medium(3-10cm)
Height2 cm Growth RateNot researched
Adult dispersal potentialNot researched DependencyIndependent
SociabilitySolitary
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Tebble, 1976, Fish & Fish, 1996,
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & IrelandFound on all British and Irish coasts.
Global distributionFound in north-west Europe from Norway to the Shetlands and south to Spain and the Canary Isles and in the Meditteranean off the coasts of Malta and Greece.
Biogeographic rangeTemperate to warm temperate. Depth range5 to 100 m.
MigratoryNon-migratory / Resident   
Distribution Additional Information

Substratum preferences Physiographic preferences
Biological zone Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow Salinity
Habitat Preferences Additional Information
Distribution References Tebble, 1976, Foster-Smith, 2000,
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type Developmental mechanism
Reproductive SeasonJune to October Reproductive LocationAs adult
Reproductive frequency Regeneration potential No
Life span6-10 years Age at reproductive maturity1 year
Generation timeNot researched FecundityInsufficient information
Egg/propagule size68 µm Fertilization typeExternal
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potentialNot researched Larval settlement periodJune to July and September to October
Duration of larval stage11-30 days   
Reproduction Preferences Additional Information
Reproduction References Fish & Fish, 1996,
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