Fishing for Asian clam

Corbicula fluminea

The Asian clam is a small freshwater clam with a rounded, yellowish-brown to olive shell marked by strong concentric ridges and a purplish interior. A widespread invader from Asia, it blankets the sand and gravel of rivers, canals, and lakes across the United States. The shell reaches only about 2.5 inches. It burrows shallowly in soft sediment and reproduces prolifically. This summary was AI generated

Water type

Freshwater / Mixed

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Potential pest

Source: Fishbase

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