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Pacific Razor Clam

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Pacific Razor Clam

Siliqua patula

Shellfish Native Stable

Size & Weight

Max Length 6.0"
Lifespan 5 years

Habitat

Sandy ocean beaches; intertidal zone

Behavior

Spawning Season Spring/Summer

Fishing Tips

PNW Season Spring/Fall tides
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Techniques: Clam digging

Eating Quality

Edibility Excellent

Sweet; delicate; meaty

State Records

Washington
0.5
lbs

Official Resources

Change History (Last updated Feb 02, 2026 at 10:33 AM)
Date Change Old Value New Value
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Lifespan Years 5
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated WA State Record 0.5
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Max Length 6.0
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Conservation Status Stable
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Flavor Profile Sweet; delicate; meaty
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Edibility Rating Excellent
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated PNW Season Spring/Fall tides
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Fishing Techniques Clam digging
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Spawning Season Spring/Summer
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Habitat Sandy ocean beaches; intertidal zone
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Native Or Introduced Native
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Category Shellfish
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Updated Scientific Name Siliqua patula
Feb 02, 2026 10:33 AM Species created

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