Discrepant Venus
Gafrarium dispar
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 3 cm
- For divers: safe
A small clam of warm shallows, the discrepant venus burrows into coarse sand, gravel and muddy bottoms and is common around mangroves down to about 20 metres. Buried just under the surface, it draws in seawater through a short siphon and filters out plankton.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Gafrarium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208527.
FAQ
- How deep does the Discrepant Venus live?
- The Discrepant Venus (Gafrarium dispar) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Discrepant Venus dangerous to divers?
- The Discrepant Venus is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Discrepant Venus get?
- The Discrepant Venus grows to about 3 cm.