Solid Surf Clam

Spisula solida

Solid Surf Clam

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.