Flexuose Cleftclam

Thyasira flexuosa

Flexuose Cleftclam

A small pale clam of estuaries and inshore mud, the flexuose cleftclam lives buried in silt rich in organic matter, from around thirty metres down to about 250. It feeds on detritus, drawing food from the sediment around it.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Lucinida › Thyasiridae › Thyasira

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141662.

FAQ

How deep does the Flexuose Cleftclam live?
The Flexuose Cleftclam (Thyasira flexuosa) is typically found at 32–250 m.
How big does the Flexuose Cleftclam get?
The Flexuose Cleftclam grows to about 1.2 cm.