Banded-Wedge Shell
Donax vittatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 4 cm
This small wedge shell lives just below the surface of fine to muddy sand along the coast, down to about 20 metres. It grows to around 4 centimetres, filters food from the water, and burrows back under in seconds when waves expose it.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Donacidae › Donax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 139604.
FAQ
- How deep does the Banded-Wedge Shell live?
- The Banded-Wedge Shell (Donax vittatus) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- How big does the Banded-Wedge Shell get?
- The Banded-Wedge Shell grows to about 4 cm.