Description:-

Attains a maximum length of 40-60 mm, width of 34.05-35.45 mm and height of 29.50-31.45mm. Globose, equilateral shell sculptured with radial ribs. Umbo smooth. Lamelliferous projections seen towards the posterior margin. 37-39 raised, narrow ribs separated by deep grooves on the shell surface The inner surface of the valves strongly ribbed corresponding to the outer ribs. The shell is whitish with a pale yellow tinge in middle and a fine purplish rose colour towards the posterior margin.

Threats:-

Not recorded

Remark:-

Habitat:-

Found in intertidal mudflats, up to a depth of 180 meters

Synonyms:-

Cardium asiaticum Bruguière, 1789 (new comb)
Cardium lamellatum Spengler, 1799 (synonym)
Cardium lima Schröter, 1786 (synonym)
Trachycardium asiaticum (Bruguière, 1789)

References:-

Bijukumar, A. 2012. Keralatheerathe Kadal Jeevikal (Marine Animals of Kerala Coast- A Field Guide). Kerala State Biodiversity Board, Thiruvananthapauram, Kerala 304pp. (in Malayalam)