Gaudy Asaphis
Asaphis deflorata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2 m
- Max size: 6.7 cm
A colourful clam of shallow sand and sandy mud, it buries itself near the surface and sometimes turns up close to mangroves. Its dark, gritty flesh keeps it off most dinner tables despite the cheerful shell.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Psammobiidae › Asaphis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 213509.
FAQ
- How deep does the Gaudy Asaphis live?
- The Gaudy Asaphis (Asaphis deflorata) is typically found at 0–2 m.
- How big does the Gaudy Asaphis get?
- The Gaudy Asaphis grows to about 6.7 cm.