Macha clam
Peñuelas A - Chile Coquimbo (IV)
Profile updated on 27 January 2021
SUMMARY
SUMMARY
IDENTIFICATION
SCIENTIFIC NAME(s)
Mesodesma donacium
SPECIES NAME(s)
Macha clam
COMMON NAMES
Macha, Surf clam
Distribution of Macha clam (Mesodesma donacium) extends from Sechura in northern Peru to Chiloé in southern Chile (Riascos 2009). It is spatially structured as a metapopulation of localized subpopulations (Olivares 2005). However, the stock structure is not defined. A profile at national level is available here.
This profile refers to the Peñuelas A assessment and management unit, one of the largest banks currently active, located in the Chilean region IV.
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ANALYSIS
No related analysis
SCORES
Management Quality:
Management Strategy:
≥ 6
Managers Compliance:
10.0
Fishers Compliance:
10.0
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