Is the Long Leaf Irus dangerous to divers?

The Long Leaf Irus is harmless to divers.

How big does the Long Leaf Irus get?

The Long Leaf Irus grows to about 1 cm.

Long Leaf Irus

Irus macrophylla

Group: Other
Max size: 1 cm
For divers: safe

A small bivalve of the intertidal, the long leaf irus nestles into soft rock and is also found below the tide line tucked among dead coral heads. It anchors in place and filters food from the water, growing to little more than a centimetre. Harmless.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Irus

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 714808.

FAQ

Is the Long Leaf Irus dangerous to divers?: The Long Leaf Irus is harmless to divers.
How big does the Long Leaf Irus get?: The Long Leaf Irus grows to about 1 cm.