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Clam
Clam
Information
Scientific NameBivalvia
Time of YearSeptember to April
Time of DayAll day
LocationUnderwater
Size1.55in
Shadow SizeSmall
RarityUncommon
Selling Price300
Species Number#9

The Clam is a fish that can be found underwater. It appears all day from September to April. When selling it to Re-Tail, the player will earn 300 Bells.

Location[]

The Clam is found in underwater in the ocean. Its shadow is small and it moves away from the player.

The Museum[]

The Clam can be donated to the museum. Upon doing so, the following text is given by Blathers:

"Bivalves shaped like chestnuts, they live in shallow waters and hide in sand when predators approach. They secrete a viscous liquid that gets pulled along by the current and enables long-distance travel. They are popular both roasted in the shell and cooked in a variety of soups and chowders."

Quote[]

Upon catching the fish, the player will say the following:

"I got a clam! Anyone for chowder?"