Pacific Half Cockle

Lunulicardia hemicardium

Pacific Half Cockle

A half heart shaped cockle of sheltered bays, it lives buried in intertidal sand flats where it can be abundant. It draws in water to strain out food while sitting shallowly under the surface.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Cardiidae › Lunulicardia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 381513.

FAQ

How deep does the Pacific Half Cockle live?
The Pacific Half Cockle (Lunulicardia hemicardium) is typically found at 0–5 m.