Hyaline Tellin
Macomangulus tenuis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 7–9 m
- Max size: 3 cm
A thin, almost translucent tellin clam that burrows into clean coastal sand, favouring sediment with little mud. It grows to about three centimetres and feeds by sweeping its long siphons over the surface to vacuum up settled particles.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Cardiida › Tellinidae › Macomangulus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 878470.
FAQ
- How deep does the Hyaline Tellin live?
- The Hyaline Tellin (Macomangulus tenuis) is typically found at 7–9 m.
- How big does the Hyaline Tellin get?
- The Hyaline Tellin grows to about 3 cm.