Chionopsis crenata
NameChionopsis crenata
Scientific NameChionopsis crenata
Common NameCrenate Venus
FamilyVeneridae
GenusChionopsis
Speciescrenata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)30-60
Identifying FeaturesThe most distinctive feature is the series of prominent, regular, and often frilly or crenulated concentric lamellae (ribs) across the shell surface. The overall ovate-subtrigonal shape and equivalve nature are also key.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Linnaeus, 1758)
Description
A bivalve mollusk shell, characterized by its ovate to subtrigonal shape and prominent, regular, concentric ribs (lamellae) that are often crenulated or frilly. The shell is typically equivalve and moderately inflated. Coloration ranges from creamy white to light brown or tan, often with darker concentric growth bands.
