Clench's Chione
NameClench's Chione
Scientific NameChione clenchi
Common NameClench's Chione
FamilyVeneridae
GenusChione
Speciesclenchi
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea.
Average Size (mm)Ranges from approximately 15 mm to 30 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesStrongly crenulated (toothed) inner shell margin, prominent concentric ribs on the exterior (though not clearly visible in this interior view), and a generally ovate shape. The pallial sinus is small and triangular.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Pulley, 1952)
Description
A single valve of a small bivalve shell, likely a clam, held between fingers. The interior of the shell is visible, showing a whitish to bluish-gray nacreous surface. The most prominent feature is the strongly crenulated (toothed) inner margin, which is dark gray. The shell appears to be somewhat ovate in shape, with some sand particles adhering to its interior. The exterior surface is not clearly visible.
