Variable Coquina
Donax variabilis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–11 m
- Max size: 1.9 cm
A small wedge shaped coquina of surf swept sandy beaches, it rides the waves up and down the shore as the tide turns. It leaps from the sand to catch a passing wave, reburies in seconds, and filters phytoplankton, algae and detritus through its short siphons.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Donacidae › Donax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 156776.
FAQ
- How deep does the Variable Coquina live?
- The Variable Coquina (Donax variabilis) is typically found at 0–11 m.
- How big does the Variable Coquina get?
- The Variable Coquina grows to about 1.9 cm.