Pearly Mussel

Pearly Mussel

Elliptio crassidens

Size: to 6"

Habitat: dug into muddy or sandy bottoms in quiet waters

Notes: Looks like a clam, but it's actually a mussel.

clams

Statewide Estuarine & Marine Waters
All coastal waterbodies, except those under Waterbody Specific Advisories

  1. Lobster:
    do not eat green gland ( tomalley )
  2. Striped Bass:
    one meal per month
    pregnant women & children - do not eat
  3. Bluefish:
    for fish over 6 pounds: six meals per year
    for fish under 6 pounds: one meal per month
    pregnant women & children - do not eat
  4. American Eel:
    four meals per year
    pregnant women & children - do not eat

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