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Washington Clam and Butter Clam — scientific illustration for CDFW

Published on the CDFW Marine Species Portal. Signed C. makeyev.

Scientific illustration

Washington Clam and Butter Clam

Saxidomus nuttalli and Saxidomus giganteus

Invertebrates Recreational
CDFW record
Scientific nameSaxidomus nuttalli and Saxidomus giganteus
GroupInvertebrate
California rangeNorth Coast, Central Coast, South Coast
FisheryRecreational
Gear usedHand
Management statusActive

Species facts on this page are the California Department of Fish and Wildlife's own record for Washington Clam and Butter Clam, read from their Marine Species Portal. The illustration was painted for the Department.