St. Lawrence species

Softshell clam

Mya arenaria

Type of resource

  • Seafood
  • Seafood - molluscs

Other names

Steamer clam, smooth butter clam, sand gaper, “Munaishan” (in Innu)

Culinary name

Clam, softshell clam

Status of the resource

  • Not determined

In season

Fresh from May to October.