How deep does the Irus Clam live?

The Irus Clam (Irus irus) is typically found at 0–40 m.

Irus Clam

Irus irus

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–40 m

A small clam that fixes itself to hard surfaces in the intertidal, the irus clam anchors in place rather than burrowing into sediment. It readily joins the crust of life that builds up on cage frames in shellfish farms.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141917.

FAQ

How deep does the Irus Clam live?: The Irus Clam (Irus irus) is typically found at 0–40 m.