How deep does the Flat Macoma live?

The Flat Macoma (Macoma moesta) is typically found at 0–300 m.

How big does the Flat Macoma get?

The Flat Macoma grows to about 3 cm.

Flat Macoma

Macoma moesta

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–300 m
Max size: 3 cm

A small flat shelled clam of the intertidal zone, burrowing into silt and a range of other sediments. It grows to about three centimetres and ranges from the shore down to roughly three hundred metres, feeding on particles drawn off the bottom.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Tellinidae › Macoma

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 156226.

FAQ

How deep does the Flat Macoma live?: The Flat Macoma (Macoma moesta) is typically found at 0–300 m.
How big does the Flat Macoma get?: The Flat Macoma grows to about 3 cm.