How deep does the Arctic Hiatella live?

The Arctic Hiatella (Hiatella arctica) is typically found at 0–800 m.

How big does the Arctic Hiatella get?

The Arctic Hiatella grows to about 5 cm.

Arctic Hiatella

Hiatella arctica

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–800 m
Max size: 5 cm

The arctic hiatella is a small, irregular bivalve that wedges itself into rock crevices, old boring holes and kelp holdfasts, held in place by tough byssal threads. It pumps water through to filter food and ranges from the shore down to around 800 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Adapedonta › Hiatellidae › Hiatella

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140103.

FAQ

How deep does the Arctic Hiatella live?: The Arctic Hiatella (Hiatella arctica) is typically found at 0–800 m.
How big does the Arctic Hiatella get?: The Arctic Hiatella grows to about 5 cm.