Scapharca [Scapharca]

Description

Scapharca is a genus within the family Arcidae, encompassing a variety of ark clam species. These clams are recognized by their elongated, ark-like shells, which are usually smooth or have very fine ridges. Scapharca clams are found in marine environments across the globe, particularly in sandy or muddy substrates of coastal waters. They are adept at burrowing and have a diet that consists mainly of plankton, filtered from the water using their gills.

Species

Blood Clam [Scapharca inaequivalvis]

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Commercial Ark Clam [Scapharca broughtonii]

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Smooth Duck Clam [Scapharca subcrenata]

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Taxonomy