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Scallops grow to a width of 157mm with a circular shell of two equal sizes. The upper shell is flat and the lower shell convexed. The shells are "scalloped" with radiating ridges. Colour; pink, white, mauve and brown.
Scallops live for around 5 years and reproduce at 3 years old.
Scallops are found throughout New Zealand in sand and mud from low tide to 50m depth. Often in sheltered waters of harbours.
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Key statistics
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| 1 Reported commercial catch is calculated for the 12 month period to 30/09/2026 |
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| 2 Quota value and exports are calculated pro-rata to reported commercial catch for the 12 month period to 30/09/2026 |
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