California Sunset Clam (Gari californica)

California Sunset Clam, a reference photo — Photo: Cjziems · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

Gari californica, or the California sunset clam, is a bivalve mollusc of the family Psammobiidae. It is known from Puget Sound, Washington to southern Alaska, and from northern Mexico to central California. It can be found buried 15 - 20 cm deep in the sand or gravel, from the intertidal up to depths of 150 m, as well as in the entrances of bays.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of California Sunset Clam 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

Gari stangeri
Gari convexa
Gari depressa

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Cardiida
Family: Psammobiidae
Genus: Gari
Species: Gari californica

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