Pelecyora corculum
NamePelecyora corculum
Scientific NamePelecyora corculum
Common NameCorculum Venus Clam
FamilyVeneridae
GenusPelecyora
Speciescorculum
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Japan, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)20-40
Identifying FeaturesCharacterized by prominent and regular concentric growth ridges (lamellae) on the exterior surface. Its inflated, somewhat heart-shaped (corculum means 'little heart') appearance and subtrigonal to rounded outline are key features. The pallial sinus is typically deep.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Röding, 1798)
Description
A single valve of a bivalve seashell, exhibiting a subtrigonal to rounded-ovate shape. The shell is inflated and features distinct, regular concentric growth lines across its surface. The color is primarily off-white to cream, with a noticeable yellowish-brown hue concentrated towards the umbo and the ventral margin.
