How deep does the Sunray Venus live?

The Sunray Venus (Macrocallista nimbosa) is typically found at 0–55 m.

How big does the Sunray Venus get?

The Sunray Venus grows to about 15 cm.

Sunray Venus

Macrocallista nimbosa

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–55 m
Max size: 15 cm

The sunray venus is a smooth glossy clam streaked with pale rays, buried in sandy bottoms to about 55 metres. It draws water through its siphons to filter plankton and detritus, and was harvested commercially in Florida until the fishery closed in 1973.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Macrocallista

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 420945.

FAQ

How deep does the Sunray Venus live?: The Sunray Venus (Macrocallista nimbosa) is typically found at 0–55 m.
How big does the Sunray Venus get?: The Sunray Venus grows to about 15 cm.