How deep does the Pustulose Ark live?

The Pustulose Ark (Anadara tuberculosa) is typically found at 0–20 m.

Pustulose Ark

Anadara tuberculosa

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–20 m

This ark clam buries itself in the mud among mangrove roots, living mainly alongside the red mangrove in tropical estuaries. People dig it from the soft bottom where it sits about 15 centimetres down, and it tolerates a wide swing in saltiness.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 504313.

FAQ

How deep does the Pustulose Ark live?: The Pustulose Ark (Anadara tuberculosa) is typically found at 0–20 m.