Rayed Trough-Shell
Mactra stultorum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–12 m
- Max size: 6.4 cm
A burrowing clam of clean, well sorted sand, it sits just under the surface in the shallow sublittoral between about 5 and 12 metres, often near estuary mouths. It draws in water through its siphons and filters out plankton and fine particles, reaching around 6 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Mactridae › Mactra
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140299.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rayed Trough-Shell live?
- The Rayed Trough-Shell (Mactra stultorum) is typically found at 5–12 m.
- How big does the Rayed Trough-Shell get?
- The Rayed Trough-Shell grows to about 6.4 cm.