Pacific Half Cockle
Lunulicardia hemicardium
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
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.