How deep does the Calico Clam live?

The Calico Clam (Megapitaria maculata) is typically found at 0–100 m.

How big does the Calico Clam get?

The Calico Clam grows to about 7.7 cm.

Calico Clam

Megapitaria maculata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–100 m
Max size: 7.7 cm

A clam of coarse sand near seagrass beds, it buries itself in shallow subtidal sediment down to about 100 metres and grows to roughly 8 centimetres. A mottled, patchy shell pattern gives it the calico name and helps it disappear into the grains around it.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 863029.

FAQ

How deep does the Calico Clam live?: The Calico Clam (Megapitaria maculata) is typically found at 0–100 m.
How big does the Calico Clam get?: The Calico Clam grows to about 7.7 cm.