White Rock-clam

Cleidothaerus albidus is a bivalve mollusc of the family Cleidothaeridae, the only member of its genus and family. It is endemic to southeast Australia and the North Island of New Zealand, including the Chatham Islands.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of White Rock-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

• Chama ruderalis
• Striostrea margaritacea
• Ostrea angasi
• Ostrea chilensis
• Striostrea prismatica

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Mollusca

Class

Bivalvia

Family

Cleidothaeridae

Genus

Cleidothaerus

Species

Cleidothaerus albidus

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