Gafrarium aduncum
NameGafrarium aduncum
Scientific NameGafrarium aduncum
Common NameNot widely established, sometimes referred to as a type of Venus clam
FamilyVeneridae
GenusGafrarium
Speciesaduncum
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines and Indonesia.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)30-50
Identifying FeaturesStrong, often nodulose or scaly radial ribs crossed by concentric growth lines. The most distinctive feature is the bold, dark zigzag or flame-like color pattern on a light background. The overall shape is robust and somewhat inflated.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Röding, 1798)
Description
A bivalve seashell characterized by its robust, equivalve shell with prominent radial ribs and distinctive dark, often zigzag or flame-like patterns on a pale background. The shell is moderately inflated and typically ovate to subtrigonal in shape.
