How deep does the Bivalve live?

The Bivalve (Ctenoides miamiensis) is typically found at 30–501 m.

Bivalve

Ctenoides miamiensis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 30–501 m

A file clam that lives wedged in crevices on the sea floor, it can swim in short bursts by clapping its shell and trailing a fringe of bright tentacles. It has been recorded across a wide depth band, from about 30 down to 500 metres.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Limida › Limidae › Ctenoides

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 395867.

FAQ

How deep does the Bivalve live?: The Bivalve (Ctenoides miamiensis) is typically found at 30–501 m.