Razor Clam
Ensis macha
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–55 m
- Max size: 16.5 cm
- For divers: safe
A razor clam up to seventeen centimetres, it burrows deep into coarse sand and silty sand from the low intertidal down to about fifty five metres. Touch the surface and it drives itself down out of reach with surprising speed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Adapedonta › Pharidae › Ensis
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 413610.
FAQ
- How deep does the Razor Clam live?
- The Razor Clam (Ensis macha) is typically found at 0–55 m.
- Is the Razor Clam dangerous to divers?
- The Razor Clam is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Razor Clam get?
- The Razor Clam grows to about 16.5 cm.