• Norwegian: butt sandskjell

Characteristics:

The posterior end of the shell is, in contrast to the sand gaper, abruptly truncated. The shell may reach a length of 7 cm. The shell has a pale brown color while the siphon is colored olive or brown. Growth stages are usually clearly visible.

Habitat:

It is usually found on depths between 0 and 40 meters, buried in soft, sandy substrate. Only the siphons are visible, unless you dig it out.

Distribution:

The blunt gaper is widespread in the north Atlantic Ocean. It can be found anywhere along the coast of Norway.