Punctate Lucine
Codakia punctata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
The punctate lucine buries itself in sand between shale blocks and across coral reef flats in shallow water. Many lucines house sulphur feeding bacteria in their gills and live partly off the food those microbes make, drawing little from the surrounding water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Lucinida › Lucinidae › Codakia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 215837.
FAQ
- How deep does the Punctate Lucine live?
- The Punctate Lucine (Codakia punctata) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Punctate Lucine dangerous to divers?
- The Punctate Lucine is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Punctate Lucine get?
- The Punctate Lucine grows to about 10 cm.