Tagelus subteres

Tagelus subteres, common name lesser tagelus, is a species of saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusc belonging to the family Solecurtidae.

Description

Shells of Tagelus subteres can reach a length of . These small and compact shells show violet rays and a glossy periostracum.

Distribution

This species can be found in the East Pacific.

References

• Huber, M. (2010). Compendium of bivalves. A full-color guide to 3,300 of the world’s marine bivalves. A status on Bivalvia after 250 years of research. Hackenheim: ConchBooks. 901 pp.