White Strawberry Cockle
Fragum fragum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–81 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
This little white cockle of reef flats, sandy mixed bottoms and seagrass beds carries algae inside its tissue and angles its shell toward the light to feed them. It reaches about four centimetres and is widely collected for decoration.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Cardiidae › Fragum
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207666.
FAQ
- How deep does the White Strawberry Cockle live?
- The White Strawberry Cockle (Fragum fragum) is typically found at 0–81 m.
- Is the White Strawberry Cockle dangerous to divers?
- The White Strawberry Cockle is harmless to divers.
- How big does the White Strawberry Cockle get?
- The White Strawberry Cockle grows to about 4 cm.