Placid Frilled Venus
NamePlacid Frilled Venus
Scientific NameChione placida
Common NamePlacid Frilled Venus
FamilyVeneridae
GenusChione
Speciesplacida
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, including Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea.
Habitatsubtidal
Average Size (mm)40
Identifying FeaturesProminent, often frilled, concentric lamellae; sub-trigonal to ovate shape; characteristic brown markings on a cream background; thick shell.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author CitationOlsson, 1961
Description
A medium-sized, thick-shelled bivalve characterized by its sub-trigonal to ovate shape and inflated profile. The exterior surface is adorned with prominent, often frilled, concentric lamellae (ridges) that give it a distinctive texture. The shell is typically off-white or cream, frequently marked with irregular concentric bands or blotches of light brown, reddish-brown, or purplish-brown.
