How big does the Purple Mahogany-Clam get?

The Purple Mahogany-Clam grows to about 5.5 cm.

Purple Mahogany-Clam

Nuttallia obscurata

Group: Other
Max size: 5.5 cm

A small purple tinged clam introduced to the Pacific Northwest, it buries up to 20 centimetres deep in sand and gravel along the upper shore, favouring spots where fresh water seeps through. Long siphons reach up to the surface to draw in food.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Psammobiidae › Nuttallia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 397157.

FAQ

How big does the Purple Mahogany-Clam get?: The Purple Mahogany-Clam grows to about 5.5 cm.