Diphos Sanguin
Hiatula diphos
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 12 cm
- For divers: safe
The diphos sanguin buries itself in estuarine mud and lies exposed when the tide drops to its lowest. This twelve centimetre clam draws its food from the water and is harmless to handle.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Psammobiidae › Hiatula
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 747125.
FAQ
- How deep does the Diphos Sanguin live?
- The Diphos Sanguin (Hiatula diphos) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Diphos Sanguin dangerous to divers?
- The Diphos Sanguin is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Diphos Sanguin get?
- The Diphos Sanguin grows to about 12 cm.