Timoclea costellifera
NameTimoclea costellifera
Scientific NameTimoclea costellifera
Common NameNone found
FamilyVeneridae
GenusTimoclea
Speciescostellifera
Geographic DistributionIndo-Pacific region, including areas such as the Philippines and Japan.
Habitatintertidal
Average Size (mm)10
Identifying FeaturesSmall size, ovate-subtrigonal shape, distinct cancellate sculpture (concentric lamellae crossed by radial ribs), and characteristic mottled brown color patterns.
Dietfilter-feeder
Raritycommon
Author Citation(Sowerby II, 1853)
Description
A small, marine bivalve shell, typically ovate to subtrigonal in shape. It features a distinctive cancellate sculpture, formed by prominent concentric growth lamellae intersected by finer radial ribs. The shell's coloration is generally light, adorned with irregular darker brown or grayish-brown patterns, often appearing as blotches or bands.
