LHPrism Status
Tier 2 - Emerging
Species Type
- Aquatic Invasives
- Aquatic Invertebrate
Habitat
Moving Fresh Water
Lake or Pond
Key Characteristics
Shell
Triangular, with evenly spaced distinct rings
Color
Yellow-brown to black
Size
25 mm- 65 mm
Impacts of this species
Asian clams outcompete native species and clog water intake pipes.
LHPRISM Notes
The Asian clam is a freshwater clam that can be found in lakes and streams of all sizes with silt, mud, sand, and gravel substrates. It is able to tolerate salities of up to 13 ppt for short periods of time.
They are used as fish bait and sold via the aquarium trade in the U.S. Juveniles can also be transported by ballast water and have been found in the Hudson River from Troy to Newburgh.
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