Striped Venus Clam
Chamelea gallina
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–25 m
- Max size: 5 cm
The striped venus clam buries itself in well sorted fine sand on the shallow shelf between about 5 and 25 metres. It filters plankton through siphons reaching up to the surface, and it is heavily fished as food around the Mediterranean.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Chamelea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141907.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striped Venus Clam live?
- The Striped Venus Clam (Chamelea gallina) is typically found at 5–25 m.
- How big does the Striped Venus Clam get?
- The Striped Venus Clam grows to about 5 cm.