Angulate Cockle
Vasticardium angulatum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–41 m
- For divers: safe
This cockle buries itself in sand in shallow littoral water, often around exposed coral reefs, down to roughly 40 metres. Inside its ribbed, heart shaped shell it filters plankton from the water, and a strong muscular foot lets it flip and dig if uncovered.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Cardiidae › Vasticardium
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 381317.
FAQ
- How deep does the Angulate Cockle live?
- The Angulate Cockle (Vasticardium angulatum) is typically found at 5–41 m.
- Is the Angulate Cockle dangerous to divers?
- The Angulate Cockle is harmless to divers.