Wavy-Line Astarte
Astarte esquimalti
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 10–270 m
- Max size: 1.8 cm
A small thick shelled clam with raised concentric ridges, this astarte lives buried in cold bottom sediment. It ranges from the intertidal zone down to around 270 metres, filtering plankton from the water through its siphons.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Carditida › Astartidae › Astarte
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 423165.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wavy-Line Astarte live?
- The Wavy-Line Astarte (Astarte esquimalti) is typically found at 10–270 m.
- How big does the Wavy-Line Astarte get?
- The Wavy-Line Astarte grows to about 1.8 cm.