11. Mactra violacea Gmelin, 1791

1791. Mactra violacea Gmelin, Syst. Nat., ed. 13: 3260.

Material examined: 1 valve

Measurements: Length: 6.9, Height: 5.4

Distribution: Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Orissa.

Remarks: Marine in habitat, a very common species in Indian coast.