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Hul’q’umi’num and the Salish Sea

Hul'q'umi'num' name:

chupuni

English Name:

manila clam

Scientific Name:

Venerupis philippinarum

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Description, Habitat, Ecology, Distribution

From the Hul’q’umi’num’ word for ‘Japanese’ (chupuni).

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chupuni

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sweem | horse clam

sweem | horse clam

Two species of Tresus are commonly called gapers or horse clams and both are gathered for food. However Tresus capax is more frequently used by First Nations people than the related Tresus nuttallii. These clams are larger than all other clams in the area except the geoduck.