Pipi Wedge Clam
Paphies australis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 6–8 m
- Max size: 8 cm
The pipi is a wedge shaped clam of New Zealand shores, packed into coarse sand near estuary mouths where it sits just below the surface. It feeds through short siphons, filtering plankton from the water, and ranges down to roughly 8 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Mesodesmatidae › Paphies
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 505806.
FAQ
- How deep does the Pipi Wedge Clam live?
- The Pipi Wedge Clam (Paphies australis) is typically found at 6–8 m.
- How big does the Pipi Wedge Clam get?
- The Pipi Wedge Clam grows to about 8 cm.