Tumid Venus
Gafrarium pectinatum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 4.8 cm
- For divers: safe
The tumid venus burrows into coarse sand from the intertidal zone down to about 30 metres, and turns up among mangrove roots as well. A thick shelled, harmless clam of a few centimetres, it filters food from the water without ever leaving its sandy bed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Gafrarium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141914.
FAQ
- How deep does the Tumid Venus live?
- The Tumid Venus (Gafrarium pectinatum) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Tumid Venus dangerous to divers?
- The Tumid Venus is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Tumid Venus get?
- The Tumid Venus grows to about 4.8 cm.