Species profile
Nuttall's Cockle
Clinocardium nuttallii
Identify Nuttall's Cockle (Clinocardium nuttallii) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app.
At a glance
Nuttall's Cockle (Clinocardium nuttallii) is a bivalve mollusk present across the CatchRules coverage area but without species-specific bag, size, or season rules tracked in our regulatory dataset.
Confirmed by 5,290 research-grade iNaturalist observations, with British Columbia, Washington, and California the top jurisdictions by observation count.
Notable details
- Its shell bears about 35 prominent radiating ribs, giving it a distinctive ridged appearance.
- Can leap using its muscular foot to escape sea stars and other predators.
- Grows up to 4 inches wide and ranges from Alaska to Baja California.
- Lives in sandy and muddy bays from the intertidal zone down to about 200 feet.
- Prized by recreational clammers for their sweet, tender flavor.
Where Nuttall's Cockle are seen
Background
Clinocardium nuttallii, common name Nuttall's cockle, basket cockle, or Heart cockle, is a species of large edible saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusc in the family Cardiidae, the cockles.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Nuttall's Cockle article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Nuttall's Cockle?
Nuttall's Cockle (Clinocardium nuttallii) is a bivalve mollusk present across the CatchRules coverage area but without species-specific bag, size, or season rules tracked in our regulatory dataset.
What is the scientific name for Nuttall's Cockle?
Nuttall's Cockle is Clinocardium nuttallii.
Are there fishing rules for Nuttall's Cockle?
Nuttall's Cockle does not currently have published fishing rules in CatchRules' curated jurisdictions. Identification, range, and habitat are still tracked above.
How can I identify Nuttall's Cockle?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Nuttall's Cockle along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.