Tellinidae – Tellininae: Tellinides margaritinus (Lamarck, 1818) (‘pearly tellin’)

Synonym(s): margaritina Lamarck, 1818 mariae Tenison-Woods, 1876 umbonella Lamarck, 1818 modestina auct., non Tate, 1891 australiensis Thiele, 1930.
Typical shell-length 25 mm. Lives subtidally in sand and mud, especially in sheltered environments. Native. Endemic to southeastern and southwestern Australia (TAS, VIC, SA and WA). In Tasmanian waters, this is a widespread species but local and seldom common.