Almond Ark
Barbatia amygdalumtostum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–25 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
A small ark shell that anchors itself with tough byssal threads to rock in coral country, or hides under stones on muddy bottoms. It filters plankton from the water and ranges from the shoreline down to about twenty five metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Arcida › Arcidae › Barbatia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 504394.
FAQ
- How deep does the Almond Ark live?
- The Almond Ark (Barbatia amygdalumtostum) is typically found at 0–25 m.
- Is the Almond Ark dangerous to divers?
- The Almond Ark is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Almond Ark get?
- The Almond Ark grows to about 6 cm.