GENERAL INFORMATION

 

Latin name: Anadara antiquata

Arkshell usually lives at water depth of 3-10m in the places where there are mud mixed with mollusc shells, and the salinity varies between 30-350/00. Ark shell is a filter feeder. They feed on organic detritus and phytoplanktons.

Arkshell mostly live in the central of Vietnam, especially in Binh Thuan province.

 

Season: from August to March

Catching method: manual dredging and scooping