Kennerley Venus
NameKennerley Venus
Scientific NameHumilaria kennerleyi
Common NameKennerley's Venus
FamilyVeneridae
GenusHumilaria
Specieskennerleyi
Geographic DistributionNortheastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Alaska south to Baja California, Mexico. Particularly common in the Puget Sound area.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)100
Identifying FeaturesCharacterized by strong, prominent, and widely spaced concentric lamellae (ridges) that give the shell a corrugated appearance. The umbo (beak) is slightly anterior. The overall shape is ovate and robust.
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Carpenter, 1864)
Description
The Kennerley Venus is a large, thick-shelled bivalve mollusk known for its distinctive concentric ridges. It is a common inhabitant of the Pacific Northwest's subtidal zones.
