Black Clam
Villorita cyprinoides
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–8 m
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
The black clam lives in the brackish backwaters where rivers slow before the sea, burrowing just beneath fine sand, clay and silt. It filters phytoplankton and detritus from the water, supports busy local fisheries, and is listed as of least concern.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Cyrenidae › Villorita
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 987300.
FAQ
- How deep does the Black Clam live?
- The Black Clam (Villorita cyprinoides) is typically found at 1–8 m.
- Is the Black Clam dangerous to divers?
- The Black Clam is harmless to divers.