Lirophora kellettii
NameLirophora kellettii
Scientific NameLirophora kellettii
Common NameKellett's Venus Clam
FamilyVeneridae
GenusLirophora
Specieskellettii
Geographic DistributionEastern Pacific Ocean, ranging from Southern California (USA) to Baja California (Mexico).
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)50
Identifying FeaturesProminent, elevated, and often frilly concentric lamellar ribs; ovate to subtrigonal shape; distinct umbones; smooth pallial sinus (internal feature).
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Hinds, 1845)
Description
A marine bivalve shell, ovate to subtrigonal in shape, characterized by strong, elevated, and somewhat frilly concentric lamellar ribs. The exterior color is typically light tan to cream, sometimes with faint darker markings in the grooves between the ribs. The umbones are prominent. This species is a type of Venus clam.
