Tellina fausta Pulteney, 1799
Faust tellin
Tellina fausta
photo by FAO

Family:  Tellinidae (tellins)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:  Shell subcircular, heavy, inequivalve. Shell surface smooth except for fine, irregular growth lines. Hinge well developed, with posterior lateral tooth long and strong. Pallial sinus large, well developed. Umbones at central part of dorsal region. Oblique ridge runs from umbo to middle of posterior margin. Posterior shell margin sinuous in posterior view: posterior margin of right valve concave and of left valve concave. Colour: externally white, internally glossier white with yellow tinges.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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