Paratapes undulatus

Paratapes undulatus, common name undulate venus, is a species of saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Veneridae, the Venus clams.

Distribution and habitat

This species inhabits the inshore shallow sandy seabed in the Indo-West Pacific.

Description

Shells of Paratapes undulatus can reach a length of.

Right and left valve of the same specimen:

Human culture

These clams are a popular food in most Asian countries including China, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.