Sidamone
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Name for large pale yellow clam
At the front porch of a friend I saw a large pale yellow clamshell that came from Chivato. It was a small version (approx 4") of a kind that I know
goes well over 6". I've forgotten the name, can anyone help? A bonus would be to also remind what the Mexicans call it?
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local name is 'bow-tee-hone-eee'
botijones
Makes great chowder and comes with it's own serving bowl. How handy is that?
[Edited on 3-18-2012 by Pompano]
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Sidamone
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Thanks, Pompano. What is its english name/
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'Large pale yellow clam' does the job, I should think.
Forgive me...Sidamone.. sure and it's St. Patricks Day, don't ya know?
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Sidamone
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Absolutely Tootley.
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I managed to make a photo of it today, belatedly, sorry; still looking for its english nombre;

[Edited on 3-18-2012 by Sidamone]
[Edited on 3-18-2012 by Sidamone]
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possibly a yellow Cardium.
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Sidamone
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Thanks rts551
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Almeja Botijona
I know it only as Botijona, as the local divers call it.
Its the most-prized clam here in the Sea of Cortez and is growing more difficult to find. It has a large, long neck that extends 6-8 inches up to the
surface of the sand in 2-3 meters of water.
Its easier to find in the summer or mid-day when the waters are warmest.
I know a place where they are fairly prevalent, but I'm not tellin'!
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