How deep does the Northern Quahog live?

The Northern Quahog (Mercenaria mercenaria) is typically found at 0–36 m.

How big does the Northern Quahog get?

The Northern Quahog grows to about 13 cm.

Northern Quahog

Mercenaria mercenaria

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–36 m
Max size: 13 cm

A thick shelled clam that buries in muddy and sandy bottoms of bays and estuaries down to about 15 metres, it filters plankton through siphons reaching up to the surface. Long prized as a food shellfish, it grows to around 13 centimetres and can live for decades.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141919.

FAQ

How deep does the Northern Quahog live?: The Northern Quahog (Mercenaria mercenaria) is typically found at 0–36 m.
How big does the Northern Quahog get?: The Northern Quahog grows to about 13 cm.