How deep does the Pismo Clam live?

The Pismo Clam (Tivela stultorum) is typically found at 7–150 m.

How big does the Pismo Clam get?

The Pismo Clam grows to about 15 cm.

Pismo Clam

Tivela stultorum

Group: Other
Typical depth: 7–150 m
Max size: 15 cm

A heavy shelled clam of surf swept sandy beaches, it filters phytoplankton, zooplankton, bacteria and drifting detritus from the water. Crabs, snails, gulls, sea otters, sharks and rays all hunt it, and it can live buried for decades.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Tivela

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 367761.

FAQ

How deep does the Pismo Clam live?: The Pismo Clam (Tivela stultorum) is typically found at 7–150 m.
How big does the Pismo Clam get?: The Pismo Clam grows to about 15 cm.