Turkey Wing
Lamarcka ventricosa
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–140 m
- Max size: 10 cm
The ribbed, wing shaped shell of this small ark clam anchors to the underside of rocks and coral heads by tough threads called byssus. It often gathers in dense beds on rocky bottoms between one and twenty metres, sometimes deeper.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Arcida › Arcidae › Lamarcka
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 1549091.
FAQ
- How deep does the Turkey Wing live?
- The Turkey Wing (Lamarcka ventricosa) is typically found at 0–140 m.
- How big does the Turkey Wing get?
- The Turkey Wing grows to about 10 cm.