Solid Surf Clam
Spisula solida
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 5 cm
A sturdy surf clam that burrows shallowly into coarse sand, mostly on the tops of offshore sandbanks and out into open water. It draws in seawater to strain out the plankton it lives on, and grows to about five centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Mactridae › Spisula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140301.
FAQ
- How deep does the Solid Surf Clam live?
- The Solid Surf Clam (Spisula solida) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- How big does the Solid Surf Clam get?
- The Solid Surf Clam grows to about 5 cm.