Grey Rough Shell

Mactra glauca

Grey Rough Shell

This rough shelled bivalve grows to around 11 centimetres and lives buried in the seabed in shallow coastal water. Like other trough shells it draws water through siphons to filter out the fine particles it feeds on.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Mactridae › Mactra

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140297.

FAQ

How deep does the Grey Rough Shell live?
The Grey Rough Shell (Mactra glauca) is typically found at 25–25 m.
How big does the Grey Rough Shell get?
The Grey Rough Shell grows to about 11 cm.