Most observed native venerids
Native to the US, by how plants support them, most observed first.
Plant eaters All
6 native animals that feed on plants, most observed first.
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Pacific Littleneck Clam
Leukoma staminea
4,437 observations
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Atlantic Rangia
Rangia cuneata
2,074 observations
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Ocean Quahog
Arctica islandica
1,219 observations
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California Butterclam
Saxidomus nuttalli
1,127 observations
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California Venus
Chione californiensis
1,017 observations
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Smooth Venus
Chionista fluctifraga
90 observations
Other species All
74 native species with no plant ties on record, most observed first.
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West Atlantic Surfclam
Spisula solidissima
7,981 observations
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Florida Cross-barred Venus
Chione elevata
5,516 observations
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Pismo Clam
Tivela stultorum
3,597 observations
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Butter Clam
Saxidomus gigantea
3,244 observations
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Lady-in-waiting Venus
Chionopsis intapurpurea
1,971 observations
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Channeled Duck Clam
Raeta plicatella
1,866 observations
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Spiny Jewel Box
Arcinella cornuta
1,752 observations
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Southern Quahog
Mercenaria campechiensis
1,634 observations