Southern Quahog [Mercenaria campechiensis]
Description
The southern quahog is a species of bivalve mollusk that resides in the Western Atlantic, specifically from the Gulf of Mexico to the state of North Carolina. It is similar in appearance to the hard clam, but it has a more southern distribution. The southern quahog typically lives in shallow, sandy or muddy substrates, and is an important species for commercial fishing in the Gulf of Mexico.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Clams
Veneroida
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| Family |
Venus Clams
Veneridae
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| Genus |
Mercenaria
Mercenaria
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