Rasp Tellin
Scutarcopagia scobinata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
A flat tellin clam with a rough, file like surface to its shell, it lives buried in sandy and coralline bottoms near reefs down to about 20 metres. It feeds through long siphons, vacuuming detritus from the seabed around it, and is collected locally for food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Tellinidae › Scutarcopagia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216529.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rasp Tellin live?
- The Rasp Tellin (Scutarcopagia scobinata) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Rasp Tellin dangerous to divers?
- The Rasp Tellin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rasp Tellin get?
- The Rasp Tellin grows to about 7 cm.