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Gould Beanclam

Donax gouldii

Field notes

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.

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Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided