Lazarus Jewel Box
Chama lazarus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
Lumpy and frilled, the Lazarus jewel box cements one valve firmly onto intertidal rock and sits down to about 30 metres. Coastal communities sometimes eat it, but it is mostly gathered for the ornate, leaf edged shell.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Chamidae › Chama
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208500.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lazarus Jewel Box live?
- The Lazarus Jewel Box (Chama lazarus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Lazarus Jewel Box dangerous to divers?
- The Lazarus Jewel Box is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lazarus Jewel Box get?
- The Lazarus Jewel Box grows to about 14 cm.