Paphia rotundata
NamePaphia rotundata
Scientific NamePaphia rotundata
Common NameRound Carpet Shell
FamilyVeneridae
GenusPaphia
Speciesrotundata
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas like the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)30-50
Identifying FeaturesIts distinguishing features include its rounded-oval shape, the presence of fine concentric growth lines, and the characteristic dark, often broken or irregular, radial color patterns on a lighter background. The hinge is typically strong with three cardinal teeth in each valve.
Raritycommon
Author CitationSowerby II, 1853
Description
A bivalve seashell, likely a species of Venus clam, found on a sandy substrate. The shell exhibits a rounded-oval shape with distinct concentric growth lines and a striking pattern of dark radial bands or blotches on a lighter, yellowish-brown background.
