Pitar consanguineus
NamePitar consanguineus
Scientific NamePitar consanguineus
Common NameConsanguineous Pitar Clam
FamilyVeneridae
GenusPitar
Speciesconsanguineus
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, ranging from Florida (USA) through the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico to Brazil.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)25-40
Identifying FeaturesSmooth, glossy surface with fine, regular concentric growth lines. Prominent, slightly prosogyrate umbones. Well-defined lunule and escutcheon. Robust hinge plate with characteristic Venerid dentition (not visible externally).
Raritycommon
Author Citation(C. B. Adams, 1852)
Description
A bivalve mollusc shell, typically off-white to creamy white, characterized by its ovate to sub-trigonal shape and fine, regular concentric growth lines. The shell is moderately inflated with prominent, slightly anterior umbones.
