Donax carinatus explained

Donax carinatus is a species of small saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusc species in the family Donacidae.^[1]

Description

Shells of Donax carinatus can reach a length of, a height of and a diameter of . These shells are triangular-shaped, elongated, with a strong sculpture and anteriorly rostrated. The basic color of the external surface is purple and yellowish brown, with a purple interior.^{[2] [3]}

Distribution

This species is present from Mexico to Colombia, in depths to 24 m.^[3]

References

• Coan E.V. & Kabat A.R. (2012) The malacological works and taxa of Sylvanius Hanley (1819–1899). Malacologia 55(2): 285–359.

Notes and References

1. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Donax carinatus Hanley, 1843. marinespecies.org. 2016-11-04.
2. Web site: v 5 (1852) - Annals of the Lyceum of Natural History of New York. - Biodiversity Heritage Library – Panama shells . biodiversitylibrary.org. 2016-11-04.
3. Angeline Myra Keen Sea Shells of Tropical West America