How deep does the Smooth Donax live?

The Smooth Donax (Donax variegatus) is typically found at 25–25 m.

How big does the Smooth Donax get?

The Smooth Donax grows to about 4 cm.

Smooth Donax

Donax variegatus

Group: Other
Typical depth: 25–25 m
Max size: 4 cm

The smooth donax is a small wedge shaped clam of clean sandy bottoms, drawing food from the water through short siphons. It reaches about 4 centimetres and, like other donax clams, can dig itself back under the sand within seconds.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Donacidae › Donax

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 152220.

FAQ

How deep does the Smooth Donax live?: The Smooth Donax (Donax variegatus) is typically found at 25–25 m.
How big does the Smooth Donax get?: The Smooth Donax grows to about 4 cm.