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Small Giant Clam

Tridacna maxima

Seabook: Small Giant Clam

Max Size

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Max Weight

Max Depth

35 m

Description

Tridacna maxima is a species of bivalve mollusc found throughout the Indo-Pacific region. They are much sought after in the aquarium trade, as their often striking coloration mimics that of the true giant clam; however, the maximas maintain a manageable size, with the shells of large specimens typically not exceeding... Read more in Seabook

Locations

Colors

white
brown
green
blue

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Conservation status

(VU) Vulnerable