How deep does the White Furrow Shell live?

The White Furrow Shell (Abra alba) is typically found at 0–521 m.

How big does the White Furrow Shell get?

The White Furrow Shell grows to about 2.5 cm.

White Furrow Shell

Abra alba

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–521 m
Max size: 2.5 cm

The white furrow shell buries itself in fine muddy sediment and reaches up with two long, separately stretching siphons to feed on particles at the surface. A small clam under 3 centimetres, it is common close to shore on sandbanks and inshore mud down to around 500 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Semelidae › Abra

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141433.

FAQ

How deep does the White Furrow Shell live?: The White Furrow Shell (Abra alba) is typically found at 0–521 m.
How big does the White Furrow Shell get?: The White Furrow Shell grows to about 2.5 cm.