Chalky Buttercup Lucine
Pegophysema philippiana
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–4 m
- Max size: 7.1 cm
A chunky white clam of seaward mangrove fringes, it burrows up to half a metre down into intertidal mud and sand. Like other lucines it lives off sulphide rich sediment, relying on bacteria in its gills rather than filtering food from the water.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Lucinida › Lucinidae › Pegophysema
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 606159.
FAQ
- How deep does the Chalky Buttercup Lucine live?
- The Chalky Buttercup Lucine (Pegophysema philippiana) is typically found at 0–4 m.
- How big does the Chalky Buttercup Lucine get?
- The Chalky Buttercup Lucine grows to about 7.1 cm.