Saltwater Clam
Venus nux
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 30–800 m
- For divers: safe
This clam lives offshore on sandy and muddy bottoms of the continental shelf and slope, ranging from around thirty metres down to roughly eight hundred. It buries into soft sediment and filters food from the water, and is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Venus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 141935.
FAQ
- How deep does the Saltwater Clam live?
- The Saltwater Clam (Venus nux) is typically found at 30–800 m.
- Is the Saltwater Clam dangerous to divers?
- The Saltwater Clam is harmless to divers.