| Common Name | California softshell-clam |
| Language | English |
| Type | Vernacular |
| Official Trade Name | No |
| Rank | 2 - (Preferred common name (unique)) |
| Country | Global |
| Locality | |
| Ref. | Harbo, R.M., 1997 |
| Life Stage | juveniles and adults |
| Sex | females and males |
| Core | |
| 1st Modifier | |
| 2nd Modifier | |
| Remarks | 'clam', from Middle English 'clam', i.e., 'clamp'. |