Costacallista erycinella
NameCostacallista erycinella
Scientific NameCostacallista erycinella
Common NameNo widely recognized specific common name; belongs to the Venus clam family.
FamilyVeneridae
GenusCostacallista
Specieserycinella
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, particularly known from the coasts of India and Southeast Asia.
Average Size (mm)Approximately 40-70 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesProminent, regular concentric growth lines (ribs) that are well-defined across the shell surface. Its ovate shape and characteristic orange coloration are also key identifiers. It is a bivalve shell.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Lamarck, 1818)
Description
A medium-sized, ovate bivalve shell, characterized by its vibrant orange to reddish-brown coloration and prominent concentric growth lines. The shell is moderately inflated and typically found in sandy marine environments.
