Grand Razor Shell
Solen grandis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
A long, narrow razor shell up to fifteen centimetres, it lives buried upright in intertidal sand and sandy mud. Disturb it and it pulls itself down into the sediment with a muscular foot, vanishing in seconds.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Adapedonta › Solenidae › Solen
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 367773.
FAQ
- How deep does the Grand Razor Shell live?
- The Grand Razor Shell (Solen grandis) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Grand Razor Shell dangerous to divers?
- The Grand Razor Shell is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Grand Razor Shell get?
- The Grand Razor Shell grows to about 15 cm.