How deep does the Undulate Venus live?

The Undulate Venus (Paratapes undulatus) is typically found at 0–50 m.

How big does the Undulate Venus get?

The Undulate Venus grows to about 6.5 cm.

Undulate Venus

Paratapes undulatus

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–50 m
Max size: 6.5 cm

A small venus clam, around seven centimetres across, that burrows into mud and soft bottoms from the shore down to about 50 metres. It feeds by drawing in seawater and straining out suspended particles, shifting position only slightly as it does.

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

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 863082.

FAQ

How deep does the Undulate Venus live?: The Undulate Venus (Paratapes undulatus) is typically found at 0–50 m.
How big does the Undulate Venus get?: The Undulate Venus grows to about 6.5 cm.