Noah's Ark

Arca noae

Noah's Ark

Noah's ark is a ribbed clam that clamps onto rocks, shells and seagrass rhizomes with a tough beard of byssal threads, holding fast in coastal waters from the low tide line down to around 119 metres. Its boat shaped shell gives the species its name.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Arcida › Arcidae › Arca

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 138788.

FAQ

How deep does the Noah's Ark live?
The Noah's Ark (Arca noae) is typically found at 0–200 m.