Rusty Ark
Anadara ferruginea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–120 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
This ark clam settles into seabeds ranging from coarse sand to silty mud, buried with its strong ribbed shell anchored by tough byssal threads. It grows to about eight centimetres and filters food from the water across a broad depth range, from a few metres down to around 120.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Arcida › Arcidae › Anadara
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 504349.
FAQ
- How deep does the Rusty Ark live?
- The Rusty Ark (Anadara ferruginea) is typically found at 5–120 m.
- Is the Rusty Ark dangerous to divers?
- The Rusty Ark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Rusty Ark get?
- The Rusty Ark grows to about 8 cm.