Schizothaerus Nuttalli

Gaper Gap"er (g[=a]p"[~e]r), n. 1. One who gapes. [1913 Webster]

2. (Zo["o]l.) (a) A European fish. See 4th {Comber}. (b) A large edible clam ({Schizoth[ae]rus Nuttalli}), of the Pacific coast; -- called also {gaper clam}. (c) An East Indian bird of the genus {Cymbirhynchus}, related to the broadbills. [1913 Webster]