Periglypta corbis
NamePeriglypta corbis
Scientific NamePeriglypta corbis
Common NameBasket Venus, Corbis Venus
FamilyVeneridae
GenusPeriglypta
Speciescorbis
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, ranging from East Africa to the Western Pacific, including areas such as the Philippines, Indonesia, and northern Australia.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)Commonly 60-80 mm, but can grow up to 100 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesStrong cancellate sculpture formed by intersecting concentric lamellae and radial ribs, giving it a basket-like appearance. Prominent umbones and a robust, thick shell.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Lamarck, 1818)
Description
A robust, equivalve, and inequilateral bivalve shell, typically ovate to subquadrate in shape with prominent umbones. The exterior surface is characterized by strong, elevated concentric lamellae (growth lines) and finer radial ribs, which intersect to create a distinctive cancellate or basket-like sculpture, particularly noticeable towards the shell margins. The interior is porcellaneous white.
