Foliated Tellin
Phylloda foliacea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–50 m
- Max size: 9.5 cm
- For divers: safe
The foliated tellin buries itself in clean, fine sand and reaches up with its siphons to draw food from the water above. It grows to about ten centimetres and is gathered locally for food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Tellinidae › Phylloda
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 714812.
FAQ
- How deep does the Foliated Tellin live?
- The Foliated Tellin (Phylloda foliacea) is typically found at 5–50 m.
- Is the Foliated Tellin dangerous to divers?
- The Foliated Tellin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Foliated Tellin get?
- The Foliated Tellin grows to about 9.5 cm.