Hard Razor Clam
Tagelus dombeii
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–37 m
- Max size: 7.8 cm
- For divers: safe
A deep burrowing razor clam of sand, mud and clay, it digs in from tide pools down to about 37 metres. It usually filters plankton through its siphons but switches to vacuuming food off the sediment surface when supplies run short.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Solecurtidae › Tagelus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 507364.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hard Razor Clam live?
- The Hard Razor Clam (Tagelus dombeii) is typically found at 0–37 m.
- Is the Hard Razor Clam dangerous to divers?
- The Hard Razor Clam is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Hard Razor Clam get?
- The Hard Razor Clam grows to about 7.8 cm.