Textile Venus
Paratapes textile
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 8 cm
- For divers: safe
A burrowing clam of about 8 cm, it lives buried in sand and mud from the intertidal zone into the shallow subtidal. It filters plankton through its siphons and is commonly gathered for food alongside related venus clams.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Paratapes
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 863039.
FAQ
- How deep does the Textile Venus live?
- The Textile Venus (Paratapes textile) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Textile Venus dangerous to divers?
- The Textile Venus is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Textile Venus get?
- The Textile Venus grows to about 8 cm.