Habitat
Lives intertidally in sand and mud in sheltered and moderately exposed shores.
Fishing information
Wedge shells are the most numerous of bivalves washed up on Tasmanian beaches. Sometimes collected to use as decorations around the home and garden. Known to leave lines and marks in the sand when they move. Can also be used as bait.
Public Health advice
Follow any public health alerts relating to eating wild shellfish - refer to the Department of Health and Human Services or phone their hotline on 1800 671 738. Do not consume shellfish from the Tamar or Derwent estuaries.
Cooking
Larger wedge shells can be eaten but need to be purged.