Pacific Asaphis
Asaphis violascens
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 11 cm
- For divers: safe
A sturdy bivalve of intertidal sand and gravel, the Pacific asaphis buries itself deep and draws in phytoplankton and detritus through its siphons. It reaches about eleven centimetres and is gathered locally for its modest portion of meat.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Psammobiidae › Asaphis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 213508.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pacific Asaphis live?
- The Pacific Asaphis (Asaphis violascens) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Pacific Asaphis dangerous to divers?
- The Pacific Asaphis is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pacific Asaphis get?
- The Pacific Asaphis grows to about 11 cm.