Pointed Venus Clam
NamePointed Venus Clam
Scientific NameAnomalocardia aequilatera
Common NamePointed Venus Clam
FamilyVeneridae
GenusAnomalocardia
Speciesaequilatera
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic, ranging from Florida through the Caribbean Sea to Brazil.
Average Size (mm)Typically ranges from 15 to 25 mm in length, though some specimens may reach up to 30 mm.
Identifying FeaturesKey features include its small size, ovate-triangular shape with a pointed posterior, and fine, regular concentric growth lines across the shell surface. The surface is generally smooth between the lines.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Sowerby, 1835)
Description
A small, ovate-triangular bivalve shell, typically white or off-white, characterized by fine, regular concentric growth lines. The shell is moderately inflated and features a somewhat pointed posterior end.
