Fast Facts
- Is a member of the family Donacidae (bean clams or wedge shells)
- Formerly known as Donax deltoides
- Can grow to 8cm in length
- Commonly referred to as cockles
- Come in a variety of shell colours
- Endemic to Australian waters from SA north around to QLD
- Is a type of marine mollusc
- Found in the wave-swept zone on surf beaches
- Filter feeders
- Great bait for whiting, bream, dart and other bread and butter species
- Good eating
