Pink-Apotted Razor Shell
Solen roseomaculatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 5 cm
- For divers: safe
A long, narrow razor clam that burrows fast and deep into sand, the pink spotted razor shell lives subtidally down to about 100 metres. It draws water through its siphons to filter out food and is gathered for the table in eastern Africa.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Adapedonta › Solenidae › Solen
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216476.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pink-Apotted Razor Shell live?
- The Pink-Apotted Razor Shell (Solen roseomaculatus) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Pink-Apotted Razor Shell dangerous to divers?
- The Pink-Apotted Razor Shell is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Pink-Apotted Razor Shell get?
- The Pink-Apotted Razor Shell grows to about 5 cm.