Veneridae – Venerinae: Placamen placidum (Philippi, 1844) (‘placid venus’)

Synonym(s): placidum Philippi, 1844 roborata Hanley, 1844 decipiens Hanley, 1845.
Typical shell-length 30 mm. The extent of brown markings varies: many shells are entirely white. Lives subtidally in sand, in moderately exposed environments. Native. Endemic to southern and eastern Australia (QLD, NSW, TAS, VIC and SA). In Tasmanian waters, this is a widespread and common species.