Gafrarium harteae
NameGafrarium harteae
Scientific NameGafrarium harteae
Common NameHarte's Gafrarium
FamilyVeneridae
GenusGafrarium
Speciesharteae
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, including regions like the Philippines and Indonesia.
Habitatintertidal
Shell Shapebivalve
Average Size (mm)25
Identifying FeaturesStrong, regular concentric lamellae (ridges) crossed by finer radial striae, creating a cancellate sculpture, especially noticeable near the margins. Prominent umbones. Small size.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author CitationM. Huber, 2010
Description
Gafrarium harteae is a small to medium-sized marine bivalve mollusk, commonly known as Harte's Gafrarium or Harte's Venus Clam. Its shell is characterized by a whitish to cream background with distinctive reddish-brown or yellowish-brown maculations. The surface exhibits prominent concentric ridges intersected by finer radial striae, creating a cancellate sculpture. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region, inhabiting sandy or muddy substrates in shallow marine environments.
