Pitar striatus
NamePitar striatus
Scientific NamePitar striatus
Common NameStriated Pitar Clam
FamilyVeneridae
GenusPitar
Speciesstriatus
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Japan, Australia, and the Indian Ocean.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 30 to 60 mm in length.
Identifying FeaturesDistinguished by its ovate-trigonal shape, fine concentric growth lines (striae), and lack of prominent radial sculpture. The shell is moderately inflated, and its coloration is generally light and uniform or subtly patterned. The hinge structure and pallial sinus are internal diagnostic features.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Gray, 1838)
Description
A moderately sized marine bivalve, commonly known as a Venus clam, characterized by its ovate-trigonal shell shape and fine concentric growth lines. The shell typically exhibits a light brown to yellowish-white coloration, often with natural variations or staining. It inhabits sandy or muddy substrates in shallow tropical and subtropical waters.
