List of edible molluscs

This is a partial list of edible molluscs. Molluscs are a large phylum of invertebrate animals, many of which have shells. Edible molluscs come from saltwater, freshwater, and land. They include snails, clams, scallops, oysters, octopus, squid, and chitons.

Many species of molluscs are eaten around the world, either cooked or raw. Some are sold internationally, while others are caught and eaten locally. A few were eaten long ago but are not common today.

The list is divided into marine and non-marine species, and the lists are grouped by related species.

Marine species

Many sea animals with shells are eaten by people. These include snails, clams, oysters, octopus, and squid.

Gastropods (snails)

Some sea snails are eaten. This includes different kinds of abalone, limpets, winkles, conchs, murex, top shells, and whelks.

Bivalves (clams etc.)

Many types of clams and oysters are eaten. This includes mussels, pen shells, true oysters, cockles, scallops, venus clams, and razor clams.

Chitons (coat of mail shells)

Some chitons are also eaten.

Cephalopods (octopus, squid etc.)

Octopus and squid are eaten foods. Some cuttlefish and nautilus are also eaten.

Non-marine species

People eat snails and clams from rivers, lakes, and gardens.

Land snails like escargot, Cornu aspersum, Helix lucorum, Helix nucula, Helix pomatia, and the grove snail are popular foods. Freshwater clams such as Corbicula fluminea are also eaten in many places.