Washington Butterclam
Saxidomus gigantea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 13 cm
The Washington butterclam digs as deep as thirty centimetres into the substrate along the mid and lower shore, reaching down to about fifty metres. It grows to roughly thirteen centimetres and is dug commercially, though it can carry paralytic shellfish toxins.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Venerida › Veneridae › Saxidomus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 546014.
FAQ
- How deep does the Washington Butterclam live?
- The Washington Butterclam (Saxidomus gigantea) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- How big does the Washington Butterclam get?
- The Washington Butterclam grows to about 13 cm.