Agate Troughshell
Mactra achatina
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–60 m
- Max size: 7.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A trough shell of shallow sand, this clam lies buried near the low tide mark and reaches about eight centimetres. It sometimes comes up as bycatch in coastal trawls across Southeast Asia.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Mactridae › Mactra
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216451.
FAQ
- How deep does the Agate Troughshell live?
- The Agate Troughshell (Mactra achatina) is typically found at 0–60 m.
- Is the Agate Troughshell dangerous to divers?
- The Agate Troughshell is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Agate Troughshell get?
- The Agate Troughshell grows to about 7.5 cm.