Virgate Tellin
Tellinella virgata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 8.5 cm
- For divers: safe
The virgate tellin is a thin, glossy clam streaked with fine rays, buried in sand on open coasts and in sheltered bays down to about 30 metres. It feeds through a long siphon that hoovers food off the sediment surface, growing to roughly 9 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Tellinidae › Tellinella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 575774.
FAQ
- How deep does the Virgate Tellin live?
- The Virgate Tellin (Tellinella virgata) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Virgate Tellin dangerous to divers?
- The Virgate Tellin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Virgate Tellin get?
- The Virgate Tellin grows to about 8.5 cm.