Saxidomus purpurata

Saxidomus purpurata

Classification

Class: Bivalvia
Order: Venerida
Family: Veneridae

Saxidomus purpurata, or purple butter clam, is a species of large edible saltwater clams, marine bivalve mollusks in the family Veneridae, the Venus clams. It is found in the northwest Pacific Ocean near China and Japan from 0–20 metres deep. As food In Japan, the clam is known as uchimurasaki or ō-asari, and is often grilled.

Distribution

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Countries in the Picchu catalog

United States of America · 1

Sources and credits

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Saxidomus purpurata

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