How deep does the Bent-Nose Macoma live?

The Bent-Nose Macoma (Macoma nasuta) is typically found at 0–50 m.

How big does the Bent-Nose Macoma get?

The Bent-Nose Macoma grows to about 7.5 cm.

Bent-Nose Macoma

Macoma nasuta

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–50 m
Max size: 7.5 cm

A bent shelled clam that lies buried 10 to 15 centimetres down in sand, the bentnose macoma reaches about eight centimetres and ranges from the shore to around 50 metres. It reaches up with a long siphon, vacuuming food from the sediment surface above.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Tellinidae › Macoma

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 582761.

FAQ

How deep does the Bent-Nose Macoma live?: The Bent-Nose Macoma (Macoma nasuta) is typically found at 0–50 m.
How big does the Bent-Nose Macoma get?: The Bent-Nose Macoma grows to about 7.5 cm.