298. Varicorbula philippii (E. A. Smith, 1885)

Bathymetric distribution: 20–105 m —SW.

Geographical distribution: USA (North Carolina) to Brazil (AP to RJ)—WGD.

Remarks: Specimens of this species have been identified as Corbula operculata R. A. Philippi, 1848 (e.g., Rios 1994, 2009), considered a synonym of V. philippii by Arruda (2020).

References: Rios (1994, 2009), Mikkelsen & Bieler (2001), Arruda (2020).