Circenita callipyga
NameCircenita callipyga
Scientific NameCircenita callipyga
FamilyVeneridae
GenusCircenita
Speciescallipyga
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, Persian Gulf, Indian Ocean, and Western Pacific.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)Up to 40-50 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesProminent concentric growth lines, subtrigonal to oval shape, and characteristic reddish-brown spotted or dashed color patterns on a light background. The overall appearance is typical of a Venus clam.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Born, 1778)
Description
A bivalve seashell, likely a single valve or a closed specimen partially buried, displaying a subtrigonal to oval shape with moderate inflation. The shell surface is characterized by prominent concentric growth lines, giving it a ribbed texture. The base color is off-white to yellowish-cream, adorned with distinct reddish-brown to dark brown spots and dashes, often arranged in irregular radial patterns or rows. Some sand particles adhere to the ventral margin, indicating its natural habitat.
