Stimpson Gastrochaenid
Rocellaria stimpsonii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–101 m
This small clam bores into shells and coral and lives its life embedded in the hard substrate, recorded from the shore down to about a hundred metres. Like other suspension feeders it strains phytoplankton and detritus from the water it draws in.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Gastrochaenida › Gastrochaenidae › Rocellaria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 505251.
FAQ
- How deep does the Stimpson Gastrochaenid live?
- The Stimpson Gastrochaenid (Rocellaria stimpsonii) is typically found at 0–101 m.