Inequivalve Ark
Anadara inaequivalvis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 9.5 cm
A ribbed ark clam about ten centimetres across, it settles into fine muddy sand in bays and coastal lagoons down to around 30 metres. Unusually for a clam its blood carries haemoglobin, which lets it cope with the low oxygen of muddy ground.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Arcida › Arcidae › Anadara
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 138785.
FAQ
- How deep does the Inequivalve Ark live?
- The Inequivalve Ark (Anadara inaequivalvis) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- How big does the Inequivalve Ark get?
- The Inequivalve Ark grows to about 9.5 cm.