Eggcockle
Fulvia laevigata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–4 m
- For divers: safe
This eggcockle settles into the soft sand and mud of sheltered bays, lagoons and estuaries, often among seagrass. A harmless suspension feeder, it sits in shallow water filtering food from the gentle currents above.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Cardiidae › Fulvia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 605734.
FAQ
- How deep does the Eggcockle live?
- The Eggcockle (Fulvia laevigata) is typically found at 0–4 m.
- Is the Eggcockle dangerous to divers?
- The Eggcockle is harmless to divers.