Cancellated Clam
Ameghinomya antiqua
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–65 m
- Max size: 9.3 cm
- For divers: safe
This clam burrows into sand, mud and pebbly ground from the intertidal down to about 65 metres, also turning up in tide pools and on mussel banks. Reaching around 9 centimetres, it releases free swimming larvae and is heavily harvested along the Chilean coast.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Ameghinomya
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 507438.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cancellated Clam live?
- The Cancellated Clam (Ameghinomya antiqua) is typically found at 5–65 m.
- Is the Cancellated Clam dangerous to divers?
- The Cancellated Clam is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Cancellated Clam get?
- The Cancellated Clam grows to about 9.3 cm.