Belcher's Venus
NameBelcher's Venus
Scientific NamePitar belcheri
Common NameBelcher's Venus
FamilyVeneridae
GenusPitar
Speciesbelcheri
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Baja California, Mexico, southwards to Peru.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)45
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, somewhat glossy surface with fine concentric growth lines; oval to subtrigonal shape; characteristic brown blotches on a lighter background.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Sowerby, 1835)
Description
A medium-sized, oval to subtrigonal bivalve shell, characterized by its smooth, somewhat glossy surface and fine concentric growth lines. The shell is moderately inflated and typically exhibits a creamy white to light tan background adorned with irregular brown blotches or radial markings.
