Callista chinensis
NameCallista chinensis
Scientific NameCallista chinensis
Common NameChinese Callista
FamilyVeneridae
GenusCallista
Specieschinensis
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, including coastal waters of China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)50
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy shell with fine concentric growth lines; characteristic purplish-brown concentric banding; elongate-oval shape; prominent umbones.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Holten, 1802)
Description
A medium-sized marine bivalve shell, characterized by its elongate-oval to sub-trigonal shape and smooth, glossy surface. It displays distinct concentric growth lines and a pattern of light tan to creamy background with irregular purplish-brown concentric bands. The shell is moderately compressed.
