Ring Clam
Retrotapes exalbidus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–150 m
- Max size: 7 cm
- For divers: safe
A burrowing clam of sandy and muddy seabeds between five and 150 metres, the ring clam buries itself and filters plankton through a pair of siphons reaching to the surface. The sexes are separate and the larvae drift freely before settling.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Retrotapes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 533373.
FAQ
- How deep does the Ring Clam live?
- The Ring Clam (Retrotapes exalbidus) is typically found at 5–150 m.
- Is the Ring Clam dangerous to divers?
- The Ring Clam is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Ring Clam get?
- The Ring Clam grows to about 7 cm.