This lifeform is found in the Pacific Ocean off California, Oregon and Washington. This lifeform is marine and found only in salt water. Parts of this lifeform are edible. This lifeform is locally common in suitable environments.

Pacific Geoduck (Panopea generosa) is found in mudflats along the western coast of North America from Alaska to Baja California. This giant clam can burrow to over three feet and is quite hard to pull out of its hole because the shell is larger than the entrance. This large animal can weigh up to 12 pounds. The shell can be over 20 cm long. The large tubes (giant siphons) that reach up to the surface cannot be retracted into the shell. The unusual name is probably derived from an American Indian word relating to the digging required to obtain this animal for eating.