Lettered Venus
Tapes literatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 10.8 cm
- For divers: safe
A burrowing clam of fine sand and muddy sand, the lettered venus settles on tidal and shallow subtidal flats near mangroves, often the commonest bivalve there. It filters plankton from the water through paired siphons and reaches about 11 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Tapes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215828.
FAQ
- How deep does the Lettered Venus live?
- The Lettered Venus (Tapes literatus) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Lettered Venus dangerous to divers?
- The Lettered Venus is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Lettered Venus get?
- The Lettered Venus grows to about 10.8 cm.