Dwarf Surfclam
Mulinia lateralis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–134 m
- Max size: 1.5 cm
A tiny surfclam of estuarine bottoms that lives buried in the sediment, reaching only about two centimetres. Quick to grow and quick to die, it boom and busts in huge numbers and feeds a great deal of estuarine life along the way.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Mactridae › Mulinia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 156870.
FAQ
- How deep does the Dwarf Surfclam live?
- The Dwarf Surfclam (Mulinia lateralis) is typically found at 0–134 m.
- How big does the Dwarf Surfclam get?
- The Dwarf Surfclam grows to about 1.5 cm.