Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Reefs

Hippopus Clam
Hippopus Clam
Scientific Name: Hippopus hippopus
Also known as: Strawberry Clam, Horse's Hoof clam, Bear Paw Clam
Category: Bivalves
Size: Up to 16 in. (to 40 cm)  
Depth: 3-25 ft. (1-8 m)
Distribution: West Pacific, Australia, Indonesia

Invertebrates
Mollusks
Bivalves

Hippopus Clam

Rough Fileclam

Antillean Fileclam

Atlantic Thorny-Oyster

Frond Oyster

Atlantic Wing-Oyster

Flat Tree Oyster

Amber Penshell

Iridescent Scallop

Giant Giant Clam

Smooth Giant Clam

Crocus Giant Clam

Flutted Giant Clam

Maxima Giant Clam

Sea Hares
Nudibranchs
Gastropods
Sap-Sucking Slugs
Chitons
Octopuses
Squid
Headshield Slugs
Cuttlefish


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