Reticulated Venus
Periglypta reticulata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–25 m
- Max size: 9 cm
- For divers: safe
A sturdy clam with a finely latticed shell, collected locally for food, that buries itself in intertidal sand and mud. It grows to around nine centimetres and also lives a little deeper in the sublittoral zone, drawing water through siphons to filter feed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Periglypta
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 714811.
FAQ
- How deep does the Reticulated Venus live?
- The Reticulated Venus (Periglypta reticulata) is typically found at 0–25 m.
- Is the Reticulated Venus dangerous to divers?
- The Reticulated Venus is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Reticulated Venus get?
- The Reticulated Venus grows to about 9 cm.