Placamen foliaceum
NamePlacamen foliaceum
Scientific NamePlacamen foliaceum
Common NameLeafy Venus Clam, Foliate Venus
FamilyVeneridae
GenusPlacamen
Speciesfoliaceum
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines, Japan, Australia, and other tropical to subtropical waters.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)20-50
Identifying FeaturesThe most distinctive feature is the strong, erect, and somewhat frilly concentric lamellae (foliations) that cover the entire shell surface. These lamellae give the shell a 'leafy' or 'frilled' appearance. The shell is also thick and solid.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Philippi, 1846)
Description
A single valve of the bivalve mollusc Placamen foliaceum, commonly known as the Leafy Venus clam, resting on a sandy beach. The shell exhibits characteristic prominent, concentric, leaf-like ridges.
