How deep does the Turkey Wing live?

The Turkey Wing (Arca zebra) is typically found at 0–140 m.

How big does the Turkey Wing get?

The Turkey Wing grows to about 10 cm.

Turkey Wing

Arca zebra

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–140 m
Max size: 10 cm

Named for the bold zigzag banding on its ridged shell, the turkey wing fastens to the undersides of rocks and coral heads by silky byssal threads. It gathers in dense beds on rocky bottoms, usually between 1 and 20 metres, filtering food from the current.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Arcida › Arcidae › Arca

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 420713.

FAQ

How deep does the Turkey Wing live?: The Turkey Wing (Arca zebra) is typically found at 0–140 m.
How big does the Turkey Wing get?: The Turkey Wing grows to about 10 cm.