Alaska Razor
Siliqua alta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 8–85 m
A long, narrow razor clam of Alaskan sand and silty flats, it digs fast and deep with a strong foot when disturbed. It lives from the mid intertidal down to about 85 metres, buried upright in soft sediment.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Adapedonta › Pharidae › Siliqua
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 413689.
FAQ
- How deep does the Alaska Razor live?
- The Alaska Razor (Siliqua alta) is typically found at 8–85 m.