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In all indicated areas the collection of natural grown scallops has been replaced by re-stocking and acuiculture operations.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