Squalid Callista
Megapitaria squalida
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–160 m
- Max size: 10.1 cm
- For divers: safe
A thick shelled clam of sandy seabeds, the squalid callista burrows into sediment from the shore down to about 160 metres and filters plankton from the water. It grows to around 10 centimetres and is gathered for food along the eastern Pacific coast.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Megapitaria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 714777.
FAQ
- How deep does the Squalid Callista live?
- The Squalid Callista (Megapitaria squalida) is typically found at 0–160 m.
- Is the Squalid Callista dangerous to divers?
- The Squalid Callista is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Squalid Callista get?
- The Squalid Callista grows to about 10.1 cm.