How deep does the Spiny Cockle live?

The Spiny Cockle (Acanthocardia aculeata) is typically found at 5–30 m.

How big does the Spiny Cockle get?

The Spiny Cockle grows to about 10.2 cm.

Spiny Cockle

Acanthocardia aculeata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 5–30 m
Max size: 10.2 cm

A heavy ribbed cockle whose shell bears rows of sharp spines, it burrows just under the surface of mud and coarse sand from the intertidal to about 30 metres. Buried but near the top, it draws in water through short siphons to filter food.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Cardiidae › Acanthocardia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 138990.

FAQ

How deep does the Spiny Cockle live?: The Spiny Cockle (Acanthocardia aculeata) is typically found at 5–30 m.
How big does the Spiny Cockle get?: The Spiny Cockle grows to about 10.2 cm.