Caribbean Cross-barred Venus

Chione cancellata, the Caribbean cross-barred venus, is a species of medium-sized saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusc in the family Veneridae, the venus clams.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Caribbean Cross-barred Venus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Chione elevata
• Chione subimbricata
• Chione californiensis
• Chione tumens
• Chionopsis amathusia
• Gafrarium tumidum

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Mollusca

Class

Bivalvia

Order

Venerida

Family

Veneridae

Genus

Chione

Species

Chione cancellata

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