Veneridae – Tapetinae: Notopaphia grisea (Lamarck, 1818) (‘Tasmanian boring-venus’)

Synonym(s): griseus Lamarck, 1818 diemenensis Quoy & Gaimard, 1835 subdecussata Deshayes, 1853.

Typical shell-length 30 mm. Lives subtidally in sand and mud, especially in moderately sheltered environments. Native. Endemic to southeastern Australia (TAS, VIC and SA). In Tasmanian waters, this is a widespread species; commoner towards the S.