General Description
Shell characterised by the exterior having a sculpture of intersecting radial and concentric lines (striae), giving a tile like appearance. Shell up to 15 mm across.
Biology
This species attaches to rocks by threads called a byssus. It belongs to a group of bivalves that mainly occur in tropical waters of northern Australia, only three species live in Victorian waters.
Habitat
Under stones or other substrates, from low tide areas to depths of several metres.
Reefs
Soft substrates
Coastal shores
Distribution guide
Most states of Australia.
Species Group
Sea snails and shells › Bivalves
Depth
Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)
Water Column
Max Size
15 mm
Diet
Organic matter
Commercial Species
No
Species Code
MoV 1723
Conservation Status
- DSE Advisory List : Not listed
- EPBC Act 1999 : Not listed
- IUCN Red List : Not listed