How deep does the Brown Venus live?

The Brown Venus (Callista chione) is typically found at 10–180 m.

How big does the Brown Venus get?

The Brown Venus grows to about 11 cm.

Brown Venus

Callista chione

Group: Other
Typical depth: 10–180 m
Max size: 11 cm

A glossy venus clam about eleven centimetres across, the brown venus buries itself in sandy ground between 10 and 180 metres. It is an active suspension feeder, drawing seawater through its siphons to strain out drifting food.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Callista

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141906.

FAQ

How deep does the Brown Venus live?: The Brown Venus (Callista chione) is typically found at 10–180 m.
How big does the Brown Venus get?: The Brown Venus grows to about 11 cm.