Ezocallista brevisiphonata
NameEzocallista brevisiphonata
Scientific NameEzocallista brevisiphonata
Common NameNone widely recognized
FamilyVeneridae
GenusEzocallista
Speciesbrevisiphonata
Geographic DistributionNorthwest Pacific Ocean, including regions around Japan and Korea.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)75
Identifying FeaturesDistinctive concentric growth lines, ovate and compressed shape, and a relatively smooth, whitish interior. The umbo is slightly anterior to the midline.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Carpenter, 1864)
Description
A bivalve seashell, characterized by its ovate to sub-elliptical shape and prominent concentric growth lines. The exterior is typically a brownish-olive to yellowish-brown, while the interior is smooth and whitish. The shell is relatively compressed.
