European Razor Clam
Solen marginatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–35 m
- Max size: 17 cm
A long straight razor clam of sandy and muddy lagoons, the European razor clam lives buried upright in low intertidal and subtidal sand. It digs astonishingly fast, dropping out of reach in seconds, and often lives among eelgrass beds.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Adapedonta › Solenidae › Solen
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141546.
FAQ
- How deep does the European Razor Clam live?
- The European Razor Clam (Solen marginatus) is typically found at 5–35 m.
- How big does the European Razor Clam get?
- The European Razor Clam grows to about 17 cm.