Thin Cyclinella
NameThin Cyclinella
Scientific NameCyclinella tenuis
Common NameThin Cyclinella
FamilyVeneridae
GenusCyclinella
Speciestenuis
Geographic DistributionWestern Atlantic Ocean, ranging from North Carolina south through Florida, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea.
Average Size (mm)25-50
Identifying FeaturesIts key identifying features include its very thin and delicate shell, nearly circular outline, smooth surface adorned with fine, regular concentric growth lines, and its characteristic white to cream coloration.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Récluz, 1852)
Description
A small, delicate, white to cream-colored bivalve shell, characterized by its nearly circular shape and fine, regular concentric growth lines. It is typically found burrowing in sandy or muddy substrates in the Western Atlantic.
