Alaska Razor

Siliqua alta

Alaska Razor

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.