Pelecyora isocardia
NamePelecyora isocardia
Scientific NamePelecyora isocardia
Common NameNone widely established
FamilyVeneridae
GenusPelecyora
Speciesisocardia
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as Japan, the Philippines, and other parts of Southeast Asia.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)25
Identifying FeaturesProminent, somewhat anteriorly directed umbones; smooth or very finely sculptured shell surface; characteristic purplish coloration near the umbo; subtrigonal to subcircular outline.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Dunker, 1845)
Description
A small to medium-sized marine bivalve shell, characterized by its subtrigonal to subcircular shape and somewhat inflated valves. It features prominent, often anteriorly directed umbones. The shell surface is typically smooth or possesses very fine concentric growth lines. A distinctive feature is its coloration, often a whitish to pale cream background with a noticeable purplish or lilac hue concentrated around the umbonal area. This species is a filter feeder, inhabiting sandy or muddy substrates in shallow marine environments.
