Fish and Wildlife Research Institute

Calico Scallops

Although closely related to bay scallops, calico scallops (Argopecten gibbus) live in deeper, offshore waters along the east and west coasts of Florida. Calico scallops are found on sandy or shelly bottoms, and their mottled pink-hued shells commonly wash ashore, providing beachgoers with colorful treasures.

Status Report on the Calico Scallop, Argopecten gibbus, Fishery in Florida

Management considerations for calico scallops include minimum size limits, appropriate fishing areas and techniques, and the impact of fishing activities on essential calico scallop habitat.

Is Habitat Availability Limiting Recruitment of Calico Scallops (Argopecten gibbus)?

Geiger, SP, JC Cobb, B Pittinger. 2006. Is Habitat availability limiting recruitment of calico scallops (Argopecten gibbus)? National Shellfisheries Association Annual Meeting, Monterey CA. J. Shellfish Res. 25: 729-730.

Is Habitat Availability Limiting Recruitment of Calico Scallops (Argopecten gibbus)? - Data and Graphs

Data collected for the calico scallop monitoring project, by the Molluscan Fisheries at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute: Fall 2004 - Summer 2006

Calico Scallop Species Account

Species accounts provide a summary of biology and fishery information.. The accounts provide life history information, statewide landings, trends in catch rates, and results of recent stock assessments.