Tasmanian Venus
NameTasmanian Venus
Scientific NamePlacamen placidum
Common NameTasmanian Venus
FamilyVeneridae
GenusPlacamen
Speciesplacidum
Geographic DistributionEndemic to southern Australia, including Tasmania, Victoria, South Australia, and New South Wales.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)40
Identifying FeaturesDistinguished by its ovate, moderately inflated shell, relatively smooth surface (compared to other Veneridae), and characteristic radial brown stripe patterns on a lighter background. The pallial sinus is typically short and triangular.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Philippi, 1844)
Description
The Tasmanian Venus is a bivalve mollusc shell, typically ovate to subtrigonal in shape and moderately inflated. Its surface is generally smooth, adorned with fine concentric growth lines. It is known for its distinctive and often intricate color patterns.
