Clam breeds & varieties
6 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
ARazor Clam
Origin: ES, GB, US
DelicateElongated ShellFast CookFragile Shell
ALittleneck Clam
Origin: US
Atlantic Hard ClamBrinyClassic East CoastFirm
AQuahog
Origin: US
Chowder MeatChowder ReadyFirmLarge Hard Clam
AManila Clam
Origin: US, KR, IT
Everyday SteamMarket NamePasta FriendlyPatterned Shell
ARuditapes philippinarum
Origin: JP, US, IT
Briny LiquorFarmed WidelyFast OpeningSmall
BSurf Clam
Origin: US
BulkClean ClamFirmIndustrial Supply