It is the largest shellfish in the Caribbean, with an average length of 10cm.
It is also the invertebrate most targeted by divers, who consider hunting lambi as a recreational sport. The species is now strictly protected in Martinique.
No more than three lambis per person per day, during specific periods.
Here in Martinique, lambis are prepared as a stew with spices, vegetables and sometimes coconut milk.
Historically it has always accompanied the days of the Caribbean. In Trinidad, archaeologists have discovered lambi shells dating back to before the time of Christopher Columbus that were at least 20 years old.
