Tagelus californianus explained

Tagelus californianus, common name California tagelus, is a species of saltwater clams, marine bivalve mollusks belonging to the family Solecurtidae.^[1]

Distribution

This species can be found in the Eastern Pacific from the Gulf of California to Oregon.^{[2] [3]}

Description

Shells of Tagelus californianus can reach a length of and a height of about .^[4] These shells are yellowish-white, with rust-colored stains and a dark periostracum. The posterior margin is slightly sinuous.^[5]

References

• Coan, E. V.; Valentich-Scott, P. (2012). Bivalve seashells of tropical West America. Marine bivalve mollusks from Baja California to northern Peru. 2 vols, 1258 pp

Notes and References

1. Web site: ITIS Standard Report Page: Tagelus californianus. itis.gov. 2016-11-08.
2. https://www.biodiversitylibrary.org/name/Tagelus+californianus# Shifts in fish and invertebrates in California estuaries
3. Web site: Tagelus californianus, California tagelus | Sea Life Base . sealifebase.fisheries.ubc.ca. 2016-11-08.
4. Web site: California Tagelus - Tagelus californianus - Overview - Encyclopedia of Life. eol.org. 2016-11-08.
5. Angeline Myra Keen Sea Shells of Tropical West America: Marine Mollusks from Baja California to Peru