Striate Donax
Donax striatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
A small wedge shaped clam of shallow sand, the striate donax burrows where the water carries plenty of drifting organic particles. It filters that material from the water and grows to about four centimetres, riding the surf zone like other bean clams.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Donacidae › Donax
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 494732.
FAQ
- How deep does the Striate Donax live?
- The Striate Donax (Donax striatus) is typically found at 0–2 m.
- Is the Striate Donax dangerous to divers?
- The Striate Donax is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Striate Donax get?
- The Striate Donax grows to about 4 cm.