Small Giant Clam

Tridacna maxima

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Max Size

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Max Weight

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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

Sri Lanka Maldives Vietnam Seychelles Egypt East +57 more in Seabook

Colors

white

brown

green

blue

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef

Conservation status

(VU) Vulnerable