Northern Prairie Wildlife Research Center

The Clamor Over Clams

Some Common North Dakota Clams


There are more than a dozen species of freshwater mussels in North Dakota. Not all species are commercially desirable, in fact, only four or five reach marketable size.

jpg -- Three Ridge Clam jpg -- Pig Toe Clam

jpg -- Pocket Book Clam

jpg -- White Heel Splitter Clam jpg -- Black Sandshell


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