Striate Bittersweet Clam

Glycymeris striatularis

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

This solid shell species has wide flat ribs whilst the pattern varies it is normally wavy dark brown bands or streaks.

Size

Can grow up to around 45mm

Habitat

Subtidally in the sand

Distribution

Southen Australia from WA to QLD including Tasmania

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

Grove, S.J. (2018). A Guide to the Seashells and other Marine Molluscs of Tasmania web-site (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Striate Bittersweet Clam
Scientific name: Glycymeris striatularis (Lamarck, 1819)
Family: Glycymerididae
Category: Sea Life › Shellfish
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

Australian Faunal Directory

Also Known As

Common Dog Cockle
Striated Dog Cockle

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