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California sunsetclam

Gari californica

Classification

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.

Distribution

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United States of America · 293Canada · 39Mexico · 2