Heart Venerid
NameHeart Venerid
Scientific NameChione sp.
Common NameHeart Venerid
FamilyVeneridae
GenusChione
Speciessp.
Geographic DistributionMarine, typically found in tropical to temperate waters, particularly in the Americas (common range for genus Chione).
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)20-30
Identifying FeaturesStrong, regular concentric ribs; ovate to subtrigonal shape; bivalve; inequilateral umbones; varied color patterns.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author CitationN/A
Description
Two bivalve shells, equivalve and inequilateral, with prominent concentric ribs. The larger shell is off-white to cream, while the smaller one exhibits distinct brown, wavy patterns on a lighter background. Both have an ovate to subtrigonal shape and appear somewhat inflated.
