Blood Ark
Lunarca ovalis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–68 m
- Max size: 7.6 cm
- For divers: safe
A ribbed ark clam of soft bottoms from the low tide line down to around 68 metres, reaching about 8 centimetres. Unusual among bivalves, its blood carries the red pigment haemoglobin, and it supports a small fishery on the US east coast.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Arcida › Arcidae › Lunarca
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 420721.
FAQ
- How deep does the Blood Ark live?
- The Blood Ark (Lunarca ovalis) is typically found at 0–68 m.
- Is the Blood Ark dangerous to divers?
- The Blood Ark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Blood Ark get?
- The Blood Ark grows to about 7.6 cm.