Sword Razor Shell
Ensis siliqua
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–14 m
- Max size: 15.5 cm
A long, narrow razor shell that buries upright in fine sand on the lower shore, it can dig itself down with startling speed when alarmed. Settled in its burrow it filters plankton and detritus from the water above, and grows to around 16 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Adapedonta › Pharidae › Ensis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140735.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sword Razor Shell live?
- The Sword Razor Shell (Ensis siliqua) is typically found at 3–14 m.
- How big does the Sword Razor Shell get?
- The Sword Razor Shell grows to about 15.5 cm.