Gold Flowing Bittersweet

Tucetona pectunculus

Gold Flowing Bittersweet

A small bittersweet clam of sandy, gravelly and coral sand bottoms, it lives from the shallows down to about 20 metres. Its thick rounded shell has fine ribs and interlocking teeth along the hinge, a hallmark of the family.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Arcida › Glycymerididae › Tucetona

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 504547.

FAQ

How deep does the Gold Flowing Bittersweet live?
The Gold Flowing Bittersweet (Tucetona pectunculus) is typically found at 0–20 m.
Is the Gold Flowing Bittersweet dangerous to divers?
The Gold Flowing Bittersweet is harmless to divers.
How big does the Gold Flowing Bittersweet get?
The Gold Flowing Bittersweet grows to about 5.5 cm.