Top Pacific Horse Clams Not Elsewhere Included Fishing Countries

The Pacific horse clam (Tresus spp.), notable for its large, elongated shell and siphon, is a bivalve mollusk found along the Pacific coasts of North America and Asia. These clams inhabit sandy and muddy substrates in intertidal and subtidal zones, often buried deep in the sediment. The fishing industry for Pacific horse clams is relatively small but significant in certain regions, primarily harvested for local consumption and specialty seafood markets. The top countries engaged in the commercial harvest of Pacific horse clams, as reported under the FAO category "Not Elsewhere Included," include the United States (particularly the states of Washington and Alaska), Canada (notably British Columbia), and, to a lesser extent, Japan and South Korea. In these countries, harvesting is often regulated to protect wild stocks, with a combination of commercial and recreational fisheries. The clams are prized for their sweet, firm meat and are used in chowders, sushi, and other seafood dishes.

Data from FAO. 2025. Global Capture Production. In: Fisheries and Aquaculture.