Gray's Little Venus
NameGray's Little Venus
Scientific NameChione grus
Common NameGray's Little Venus
FamilyVeneridae
GenusChione
Speciesgrus
Geographic DistributionSoutheastern United States (e.g., Florida), Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 15 to 30 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesThe most distinctive feature is the series of strong, rounded, and widely spaced concentric ribs (lamellae) that cover the exterior surface. The interior is typically white.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Holmes, 1858)
Description
A small, bivalve mollusk shell characterized by its prominent, rounded, and widely spaced concentric ribs. It is typically found in sandy or muddy substrates in shallow marine environments.
