Veneridae (venus clams) |
7.7 cm DL (male/unsexed) |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 100 m |
Western Atlantic: Caribbean to Brazil. |
Shell ovate, much less elongate than Macrocallista nimbosa. Surface highly glossy. Sculpture of very fine growth lines under glossy layer. Umbones small. Lunule small. Colour: tan with irregular brown marks, sometimes arranged in radial bands. Internally white. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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