Otter shell
Lutraria lutraria
Fun Fact: Otter shells are large and elongate in shape.
Introduction: Otter shells (Lutraria lutraria) are large and elongate in shape with a characteristic spoon-shaped depression inside. The valves open widely at both ends. Otter shells are buried up to 30cm in muddy sands.
Distribution: Throughout Namibian waters including Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Sandwich Harbour and Henties Bay.
Diet: Extends their non-retractile siphons to the surface.
Colouration: White to dirty yellow
Breeding: Thousands of eggs are shed into the water and develop into planktonic larvae.
Max size: 135mm
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