Other Names

• Western Heart Cockle

General Description

The shells of this species are light but solid, ovate, and inflated. Coloured creamy white, sometimes with pinkish tinge. Exterior sculpture of over 40 well-defined broad radial ribs. Shell up to 5 cm across.

Biology

This is the only representative of this genus group living in southern Australia. Many other species of this genus are found in tropical Australian waters, including several that do not occur anywhere else in the world.

Habitat

In soft substrates.

Soft substrates

Distribution guide

Most states of 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

Species Code

MoV 179

Conservation Status

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