Distinguishing Characteristics |
Bivalve (2 shells); shell oval,somewhat elongated, inflated, sturdy, with thickened concentric ridges; color grayish white to brown; valves unequal, right valve overlaps left valve; anterior end rounded; posterior end protruding,pointed and angulate, more squarish in juveniles, and slightly concave on ventral edge; slight ridge from beak to posterior edge; beaks small; no pallial sinus. |
Similar Species |
The rose corbula has thickened concentric lines and juveniles have a squarish, angulate posterior end. Other corbulas described from Texas do not appear to have "thickened" concentric lines and many have slight anteriorly twisted beaks. |
Habitat |
Gulf and bay, muddy to sandy bottoms |
Maximum Size |
12 mm (1/2 in) in width |
Other Common Names |
rose corbula |
Previous Scientific Names |
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Comments |
Corbulas are difficult to distinguish and there are probably many misidentifications. |