# Geoduck (*Panopea generosa*)

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Data as of: 2026-11-11

The geoduck (Panopea generosa) is a mollusc in the class Bivalvia and the family Hiatellidae. It belongs to the order Adapedonta, the superfamily Hiatelloidea and the genus Panopea, within the phylum Mollusca of the kingdom Animalia. The scientific name Panopea generosa was given by A. A. Gould in 1850, and the species is also called Pacific geoduck.

## Quick facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | Not recorded |
| Length | 15 cm – 20 cm |
| Lifespan | 140 years |
| Longest recorded lifespan | 179 years |
| Main food | Not recorded |
| Habitat | coastal |
| Young per litter or clutch | Not recorded |
| Conservation status | Not recorded |
| Countries on record | Not recorded |

## Classification

- kingdom: Animalia
- phylum: Mollusca
- class: Bivalvia
- order: Adapedonta
- family: Hiatellidae
- genus: Panopea
- species: *Panopea generosa* A. A. Gould, 1850

Synonyms: *Panopea generosa var. solida*

## Common questions

### What kind of animal is a geoduck?

The geoduck is a mollusc of the class Bivalvia, placed in the family Hiatellidae.

### What is the scientific name of the geoduck?

The scientific name of the geoduck is Panopea generosa, in the genus Panopea.

### Who named the geoduck and when?

The geoduck was named Panopea generosa by A. A. Gould in 1850.

### What family does the geoduck belong to?

The geoduck belongs to the family Hiatellidae, in the superfamily Hiatelloidea and the order Adapedonta.

### What other names does the geoduck have?

The geoduck is also called Pacific geoduck, and the sheet also lists the name 太平洋潛泥蛤 (象拔蚌).

### What phylum is the geoduck in?

The geoduck is in the phylum Mollusca, within the kingdom Animalia.

## Sources

- [Catalogue of Life eXtended Release](https://www.checklistbank.org/dataset/316691), CC BY 4.0, 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life (2026). Catalogue of Life eXtended Release, version 2026-10-16 XR. Catalogue of Life Foundation, Amsterdam, Netherlands. https://doi.org/10.48580/dgzlf
- [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org), per file (CC0 / public domain / CC BY green, CC BY-SA amber, anything else not displayed), 2026-11-11. Wikimedia Commons contributors. Wikimedia Commons. https://commons.wikimedia.org (each file credited to its author under its own licence).
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org), CC0 1.0, 2026-11-11. Wikidata contributors. Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org (data retrieved via the Wikidata Query Service).
- [Wikipedia (English)](https://en.wikipedia.org), CC BY-SA 4.0, 2026-11-11. Wikipedia contributors. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. https://en.wikipedia.org (text under CC BY-SA 4.0; each block names its article and revision).

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