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InvertebrateLCLeast Concern

Razor Clam

Ensis magnus

About

The razor clam burrows rapidly into intertidal sand using a powerful muscular foot. It can dive to 60 cm in seconds to escape predators. UK waters support important stocks and razor clams are harvested commercially in Scotland and Ireland.

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Quick Facts

Category
Invertebrate
Latin name
Ensis magnus
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.