American Piddock
Petricolaria pholadiformis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–49 m
- Max size: 6.5 cm
A clam that drills into hard clay, limestone and even waterlogged peat and wood, carving out a burrow it never leaves. The American piddock lives along estuarine coasts, growing to about seven centimetres while filtering plankton from the tide.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Petricolaria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 156961.
FAQ
- How deep does the American Piddock live?
- The American Piddock (Petricolaria pholadiformis) is typically found at 0–49 m.
- How big does the American Piddock get?
- The American Piddock grows to about 6.5 cm.