How deep does the Macha Clam live?

The Macha Clam (Mesodesma donacium) is typically found at 0–20 m.

How big does the Macha Clam get?

The Macha Clam grows to about 7 cm.

Macha Clam

Mesodesma donacium

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–20 m
Max size: 7 cm

Built for life in the pounding surf, the macha clam lives in the swash zone of exposed sandy beaches and digs down around ten centimetres, deeper if disturbed. Adults hold to the surf zone while the young settle higher up the beach, and it grows to about seven centimetres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Mesodesmatidae › Mesodesma

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 367843.

FAQ

How deep does the Macha Clam live?: The Macha Clam (Mesodesma donacium) is typically found at 0–20 m.
How big does the Macha Clam get?: The Macha Clam grows to about 7 cm.