Leukoma asperrima
NameLeukoma asperrima
Scientific NameLeukoma asperrima
Common NameRough Venus Clam
FamilyVeneridae
GenusLeukoma
Speciesasperrima
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific, from Baja California, Mexico, south to Peru, including the Gulf of California.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)60
Identifying FeaturesCharacterized by its ovate-subtrigonal shape, prominent and often rough concentric growth lamellae, and fine radial sculpture. The shell often displays distinctive light brown radial streaks over a cream background.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Sowerby I, 1835)
Description
This is a shell of Leukoma asperrima, commonly known as the Rough Venus Clam. It is an ovate to subtrigonal bivalve, characterized by its off-white to cream coloration with distinctive light brown radial streaks. The shell surface exhibits prominent, somewhat rough, concentric growth lamellae and fine radial sculpture, contributing to its 'rough' epithet. It is a marine bivalve found in the Eastern Pacific.
