Ecuadorian Black Ark Clam

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  • Commercial Name: Black Ark Clam
  • Scientific Name: Anadara tuberculosa.
  • Origin: Mangroves of the Ecuadorian Pacific Coast (FAO 87)
  • Color: Shell dark brown or black with light-colored spots
  • Texture: Firm, meaty, and juicy
  • Flavor: Intense salty flavor, slightly sweet and umami

Ecuadorian Black Ark Clam, locally known as «Concha Prieta», is a premium bivalve harvested sustainably from the pristine mangroves along the Pacific coast of Ecuador. Recognized for its rich flavor, high nutritional value, and freshness, it is a staple in traditional coastal cuisine and a sought-after product in international seafood markets.

  • Wild-caught from mangrove eco- systems (FAO 87)
  • Available as whole live clam or processed meat (fresh or frozen)
  • Sizes: 30–60 mm shell diameter (whole), various weights (meat)
  • Uses: Ceviche, seafood soups, rice dishes
  • Harvested year-round, except during the ban season (March–April)
  • Certified under Good Fishing Practices (GFP) and traceability standards

Whole live clam

  • Whole live clam, unprocessed

    Units Per Pack

    • Mesh bags of 100 clams

      Packing Master

      • Clams placed in tray-like baskets, tacked for transport

        Freezing

        • IQF – BLOCK

        Clam Meat (Pulp)

        • Fresh or frozen meat (shell removed)

          Units Per Pack

          • Equivalent to 25, 50, or 100 clams per pack

            Packing Master

            • Clams placed in tray-like baskets, tacked for transport

              Freezing

              • IQF – BLOCK

              Certifications

              Our entire production processes are standarizd under the parameters of:

              These certificates were implemented to guarantee the whole traceability of the product since the beginning of the breeding, through the
              processing, freezing, and packaging processes, until it ships to international ports.

              We are accredited by

              Markets we export to

              Usa

              South Korea

              Spain