How deep does the Chinese Razor Clam live?

The Chinese Razor Clam (Sinonovacula constricta) is typically found at 0–10 m.

Chinese Razor Clam

Sinonovacula constricta

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–10 m

A long thin razor clam of muddy intertidal flats and mangroves, it stands upright in its burrow and can pull itself down out of reach with a powerful foot. Widely farmed and eaten across East Asia, it filters food from the water through short siphons at the surface.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Adapedonta › Pharidae › Sinonovacula

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 413600.

FAQ

How deep does the Chinese Razor Clam live?: The Chinese Razor Clam (Sinonovacula constricta) is typically found at 0–10 m.