Chionopsis amathusia is a species of bivalve from the family Veneridae in the genus Chionopsis that was originally described by R. A. Philippi in 1844 as Venus amathusia. It can be found throughout Mexico, Central America and parts of South America coasts.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Chionopsis amathusia 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 californiensis
- Chione undatella
- Chione cancellata
- Chione subimbricata
- Globivenus fordii
- Chione elevata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Bivalvia
- Order
- Venerida
- Family
- Veneridae
- Genus
- Chionopsis
- Species
- Chionopsis amathusia
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