How deep does the Taca Clam live?

The Taca Clam (Leukoma thaca) is typically found at 0–20 m.

How big does the Taca Clam get?

The Taca Clam grows to about 8 cm.

Taca Clam

Leukoma thaca

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–20 m
Max size: 8 cm

A sturdy clam of Pacific South American shores, it lives buried just under sandy bottoms in the shallows and reaches into mud and gravel between the tides. It survives warm El Niño spells that kill off many neighbours, straining plankton and detritus from the water.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Leukoma

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 507747.

FAQ

How deep does the Taca Clam live?: The Taca Clam (Leukoma thaca) is typically found at 0–20 m.
How big does the Taca Clam get?: The Taca Clam grows to about 8 cm.