Medium, oval to round with concentric rings and both vertical and horizontal ridges that creates cross-hatching appearance.
Cream to grey, sometimes with brown markings.
Higher and rounder than the similar Manila.
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Length 4 to 7 cm (1.5 to 3 inches) |
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Weight Varied. |
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Habitat Alaska to Mexico. In B.C., they are widespread and common in protected bays and estuaries, but numbers are declining in some areas. |
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Fishing Found up to 15 cm (6 inches) beneath the surface in firmer, gravelly sand. |
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Cooking Smaller and considered more tender than other clams. Steaming with butter is popular. |
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Notices Beware of Red Tide or Sanitary Contamination. Check for closures at LINK. |
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