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Gould beanclam

Donax gouldii

Classification

Family
Donacidae

Donax gouldii, common name the Gould beanclam, is a species of small saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusk in the family Donacidae. This species is found on the Pacific coast of North America. This Donax species, known for its periodic population explosions, was eaten by Native Americans in Southern California, particularly the Luiseno and Kumeyaay Indians of San Diego County.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog
United States of America · 2,082Mexico · 51