General Description

The shells of this species are light, fragile and brittle. They are usually white to cream in colour, some with pink near the rounded apex (umbo). Sculpture of over 50 fine radial ribs. Shell up to 6 cm across.

Biology

This species may be found in large numbers on the sea floor. Like other Australian cockles, this species is not commercially harvested for food, although one northern species was an important element in the food sources of indigenous communities. They are filter feeders.

Distribution

Most states of Australia.

Habitat

In sand and mud, to depth of 30 m.

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