The razor shell, Ensis magnus, also called razor clam, razor fish or spoot (colloquially), is a bivalve of the family Pharidae. It is found on sandy beaches in northern Europe (south to the Bay of Biscay).

Where are razor fish found in Australia?

There are nine species of razor clam, also known as razor fish, endemic to Australian waters. They are found from tropical Australia around the southwest to Gulf St Vincent, South Australia and down the east coast to NSW, but are absent in Victoria and Tasmania.

Why are razor fish called razor fish?

Razor fish are a type of wedge-shaped shellfish and get their name because they embed themselves in the sand, leaving their sharp edges sticking up.