An elongated shell that is more retanular with a well defined sculture featuring numerous fine radial and concentric lines (Striae) that intersect. The shell colour varies with and may have blotches of purple.

At a glance

Habitat Lives subtidally embedded in hard sediments such as compacted mud and soft rock
Size Can grow to around 40mm
Origin Endemic
Distribution Most states of Southern Australia From WA to QLD in cluding Tasmania
Descriptions
Distribution
Most states of Southern Australia From WA to QLD in cluding Tasmania
Habitat
Lives subtidally embedded in hard sediments such as compacted mud and soft rock
Size
Can grow to around 40mm
Common Name Boring Venus Shell
Aliases No Known Aliases
Origin Endemic
Tags
Share
Distribution and map

Distribution provided by The Atlas of Living Australia

Classification

Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumMollusca
ClassBivalvia
SubclassAutobranchia
SuperorderImparidentia
OrderCardiida
SuborderCardiidina
InfraorderHyporder VENEROIDEI
SectionMinorder VENEROITEI
SuperfamilyVeneroidea
FamilyVeneridae
GenusIrus
SpeciesIrus crenatus
Synonyms

Synonyms

There are no known synonyms for this species
References and dates
Original No original text available
Bibliography View page references
Added Tue 8 Sep 2020 @ 00:00 AM
Updated Wed 31 Aug 2022 @ 00:00 AM
Surveys View Survey List
Share your ❤️  Buy me a ☕
Files
Type Details Version Size Added Updated Links
There are no downloads or Files for this species at the moment

Disclaimer: A lot of work goes into trying to identify and ensure accurate identifications are made, and that the listed Descriptions, Sizes, Habitats and Distribution information is as accurate and valid as possible. Unfortunately, information in this arena is ever changing and as such no guarantee can be offered that it is correct or currently valid — the information is provided as a guide, and it is always suggested that you do a little research to ensure you have the latest and most accurate information. View the references or bibliography. Feedback and comments on the information provided are always welcome.