General Description

The shells of this species are large white, elongate and rectangular with a slightly expanded posterior. Valve rounded apex (umbo) in anterior quarter of valve. Exterior sculpture with numerous fine radial lines (striae) intersecting with numerous concentric lines (striae) or ridges, the latter may be stronger and slightly scaled (lamellate) posteriorly, giving a cancellate or decussate appearance. Shell up to 5 cm across.

Biology

This species is preyed upon by sea snails (gastropod species in the family Naticidae and Muricidae), sea stars and fish.

Habitat

On gravely sand, often among seagrass.

Soft substrates

Seagrass meadows

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

5 cm

Diet

Organic matter

Commercial Species

No

Global Dispersal

Recorded in Australia

Species Code

MoV 1649

Conservation Status

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