African Ansellia vs devil clam
Ansellia africana compared with Tridacna mbalavuana
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | African Ansellia | devil clam |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Mollusca (Mollusks) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Bivalvia (Bivalvia) |
| Order | Asparagales (Asparagales) | Cardiida (Cardiida) |
| Family | Orchidaceae | Cardiidae |
| Genus | Ansellia | Tridacna |
| Species | Ansellia africana | Tridacna mbalavuana |
Conservation Status
African Ansellia
VU — Vulnerabledevil clam
VU — VulnerablePhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | African Ansellia | devil clam |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
African Ansellia
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
devil clam
African Ansellia
The African Ansellia (Ansellia africana) is a species in the genus Ansellia. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. This species inhabits Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
devil clam
No description available.
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