Punctate Pandora
Heteroclidus punctatus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 2–50 m
- Max size: 5 cm
A small clam often found tossed up on exposed sandy beaches after rough weather. In life it burrows into sand and mud bottoms between about 2 and 50 metres, drawing in water to filter out food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Pandoridae › Heteroclidus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 518805.
FAQ
- How deep does the Punctate Pandora live?
- The Punctate Pandora (Heteroclidus punctatus) is typically found at 2–50 m.
- How big does the Punctate Pandora get?
- The Punctate Pandora grows to about 5 cm.