Saxidomus nuttalli is a species of large edible saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Veneridae, the venus clams. Common names include California butterclam and Washington clam.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of California Butterclam being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Saxidomus purpurata
- Saxidomus gigantea
- Tresus nuttallii
- Tresus capax
- Venerupis largillierti
- Platyodon cancellatus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Mollusca
- Class
- Bivalvia
- Order
- Venerida
- Family
- Veneridae
- Genus
- Saxidomus
- Species
- Saxidomus nuttalli
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