California Softshell
Cryptomya californica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–80 m
- Max size: 2.8 cm
A small clam that lives buried deep in estuarine mud and sand, the California softshell can sit half a metre below the surface yet feed through a short siphon. It taps into the burrows of shrimp and worms for its water and food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Myida › Myidae › Cryptomya
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 397065.
FAQ
- How deep does the California Softshell live?
- The California Softshell (Cryptomya californica) is typically found at 0–80 m.
- How big does the California Softshell get?
- The California Softshell grows to about 2.8 cm.