How deep does the Aleutian Macoma live?

The Aleutian Macoma (Macoma lama) is typically found at 0–183 m.

How big does the Aleutian Macoma get?

The Aleutian Macoma grows to about 4.5 cm.

Aleutian Macoma

Macoma lama

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–183 m
Max size: 4.5 cm

A small clam reaching about 5 centimetres, the Aleutian macoma buries itself in clean sand along wave exposed coasts from the intertidal down to roughly 180 metres. Like its relatives it extends a long siphon to vacuum detritus off the surrounding sediment.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 156797.

FAQ

How deep does the Aleutian Macoma live?: The Aleutian Macoma (Macoma lama) is typically found at 0–183 m.
How big does the Aleutian Macoma get?: The Aleutian Macoma grows to about 4.5 cm.