Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Reefs

Maxima Giant Clam
Maxima Giant Clam
Scientific Name: Tridacna maxima
Also known as: Rugosa Clam
Category: Bivalves
Size: Up to 14 in. (35cm)  
Distribution: Indo-Pacific

Invertebrates
Mollusks
Bivalves

Maxima Giant Clam

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

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


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