Cultellus Clam
Ensiculus cultellus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- For divers: safe
A slender razor like clam, the cultellus clam buries itself upright in intertidal sand and mud, ready to drop fast when disturbed. Its long, thin, slightly curved shell gives it the blade shape that fits its burrowing life.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Adapedonta › Pharidae › Ensiculus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 413700.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cultellus Clam live?
- The Cultellus Clam (Ensiculus cultellus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Cultellus Clam dangerous to divers?
- The Cultellus Clam is harmless to divers.