Panopea generosa
Substrate and environment
- Exclusively a marine species
- The species is generally observed in a sandy zone or in seagrass
- The species is generally buried
- The species can be found between 1 and 110 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General behaviour of the species
- Lives in large groups
- The animal is rather indifferent to the diver, though it remains on its guard
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size : 100 cm
- Maximum age known : 100 year(s)
- The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
Relationship with humans
- The species is in great demand and highly appreciated
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing
- The species is classified asVulnerable
Pacific geoduck
Panope du Pacifique
Geoduck