Murakumo-hamaguri
NameMurakumo-hamaguri
Scientific NameMeretrix lusoria
Common NameMurakumo-hamaguri (Japanese Hard Clam, Asiatic Hard Clam)
FamilyVeneridae
GenusMeretrix
Specieslusoria
Geographic DistributionNative to the Indo-Pacific region, primarily found along the coasts of East Asia, including Japan, Korea, China, and Taiwan.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)40-70
Identifying FeaturesThe combination of its ovate, moderately inflated shape, smooth and glossy surface, and distinctive reddish-brown zigzag or wavy patterns on a pale background are key identifying features. The prominent concentric growth lines are also characteristic.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author CitationGmelin, 1791
Description
A moderately large, thick-shelled bivalve, typically ovate to trigonal-ovate in shape with a smooth, glossy surface. The shell exhibits distinct concentric growth lines. The background color is usually creamy white, pale yellow, or light brown, adorned with characteristic reddish-brown to dark brown zigzag, wavy, or speckled patterns, often concentrated towards the umbo and forming irregular concentric bands. The interior is typically white.
