Bear Paw Clam

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Hippopus hippopus

Bear Paw Clam, a reference photo
Photo: Frédéric Ducarme · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Hippopus hippopus, also known as the Horse Hoof clam and Strawberry clam, is a species of giant clam in the Subfamily Tridacninae and the genus Hippopus. Hippopus is a delicacy in many Southeast Asian countries due to its high quality meat.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Bear Paw 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Mollusca
Class
Bivalvia
Order
Cardiida
Family
Cardiidae
Species
Hippopus hippopus

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