Petricola concinna
NamePetricola concinna
Scientific NamePetricola concinna
Common NameNone widely established
FamilyPetricolidae
GenusPetricola
Speciesconcinna
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific, including the Red Sea, Indian Ocean, and Western Pacific (e.g., Philippines, Australia).
Average Size (mm)20-40
Identifying FeaturesElongated, subcylindrical shape; distinctive, prominent, regular concentric lamellar ribs on the exterior; burrowing habit.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author CitationSowerby II, 1854
Description
An elongated, subcylindrical marine bivalve shell, typically off-white to light beige. The exterior is characterized by prominent, regular, concentric lamellar ribs, giving it a corrugated appearance. The interior is smooth and pearly white. These shells are adapted for burrowing into hard substrates.
