General Description

This large mussel has a very elegant shell that is thin and elongate. Valve rounded apex (umbo) near anterior end, and the posterior area expanded. Exterior is brown, shiny, with a lighter radial ray. Interior is white. Shell up to 11 cm across.

Biology

This species has been incorrectly recorded as other species in this genus group of animals.

Habitat

Low tide level to depth of 50 m.

Coastal shores

Distribution guide

Southern Australia.

Species Group

Sea snails and shells › Bivalves

Depth

Shore (0-1 m)
Shallow (1-30 m)
Deep ( > 30 m)

Water Column

On or near sea floor

Max Size

11 cm

Diet

Organic matter

Commercial Species

No

Conservation Status

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