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Quahog
Quahog |
Soft-Shell Clam | Oysters |
Blue
Mussel | Bay Scallop |
Sea Scallop |
Razor Clam | Sea Clam |
Blue Crab | Sand Crab
Quahog:
Mercenaria
mercenaria
hard clam, round clam
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Quahogs are found just
below the sand or mud surface between high and low
tide and beyond in sheltered waters. Harvest quahogs
by hand or rake.
A quahog that fits through a 1 inch
gauge for the shell thickness or hinge width is seed
and below legal harvest size and should not be taken.
A one inch thick to 2 1/2 inch long quahog is known as
a littleneck, a 2 1/2 to 3 inch quahog is a
cherrystone and a 3 inch or larger quahog is a
chowder. The chowders are often used to make chowder,
clam pie or fritters.
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Ocean
Quahog:
Artica
islandica
Black Clam
Ocean quahogs are similar to a quahog
but usually found in deeper water.
Minimum Legal Size Limit: one (1) inch shell thickness
(hinge width)
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Created: 11/25/2008 12:44:25 PM
Updated: 10/28/2005 10:12:51 AM
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