General Description

The shells of this species are solid, somewhat inflated, exterior dirty white, interior white, internal ligament narrow, hinge teeth not grooved. Shell up to 3 cm across.

Biology

This species can occur in great numbers in suitable habitats, such as estuaries and mud flats. It is often found in areas with other bivalves. Some of its predators include snails living in the sand. Related species from New Zealand are larger and commercially harvested.

Habitat

In sand and mud areas.

Soft substrates

Distribution guide

Southern Australia.

Species Group

Sea snails and shells › Bivalves

Depth

Shallow (1-30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

3 cm

Diet

Organic matter

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Recorded in Australia

Conservation Status

• DSE Advisory List : Not listed
• EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
• IUCN Red List : Not listed