Abalone Piddock
Penitella conradi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 3.3 cm
A boring clam that drills into soft rock and the shells of living abalone and mussels, it carves a snug burrow and stays put for life. The animal reaches only about a centimetre inside the shell while its tunnel can run several times longer.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Myida › Pholadidae › Penitella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 507021.
FAQ
- How deep does the Abalone Piddock live?
- The Abalone Piddock (Penitella conradi) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- How big does the Abalone Piddock get?
- The Abalone Piddock grows to about 3.3 cm.