Backwater Hard Clam
Meretrix casta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–6 m
- Max size: 5.2 cm
- For divers: safe
A clam of estuaries and backwaters, the backwater hard clam burrows into sand and grows to about 5 centimetres. It filters phytoplankton and detritus from the water and is widely harvested for food across the coasts of India.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Meretrix
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 507778.
FAQ
- How deep does the Backwater Hard Clam live?
- The Backwater Hard Clam (Meretrix casta) is typically found at 0–6 m.
- Is the Backwater Hard Clam dangerous to divers?
- The Backwater Hard Clam is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Backwater Hard Clam get?
- The Backwater Hard Clam grows to about 5.2 cm.