Variable Coquina
Latona cuneata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–11 m
- Max size: 1.9 cm
A small wedge shaped clam of coarse sandy beaches, it surfs the swash zone by leaping out of the sand and riding a chosen wave up or down the shore. It strains phytoplankton, algae and detritus through short siphons.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Donacidae › Latona
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1476861.
FAQ
- How deep does the Variable Coquina live?
- The Variable Coquina (Latona cuneata) is typically found at 0–11 m.
- How big does the Variable Coquina get?
- The Variable Coquina grows to about 1.9 cm.