Callista chione
Distribution and status
Not uncommon. From SW Britain down to Iberian Oeninsula and into the Mediterranean.
The map provided here shows the distribution of the species based on Conchological Society data.
Ecology and behaviour
Shallow burrower in clean sand where it filter feeds.
Key identification features
- Pallial sinus is broadly foliaceous
- Stout anterior lateral tooth in the left valve
Taxon version key
[NBNSYS0000174280]
Sort order
10970
Taxonomic group
Marine bivalve
Large solid shell (up to 90mm in length). The shell is highly polished with numerous and irregular concentric rings. Reddish-brown often with a pink tinge with darker rays. The periostracum is think and resembles a coat of varnish.