Florent's Guide To The

Tropical Reefs

Giant Clam
Giant Clam
Scientific Name: Tridacna gigas
Order: Cardiida
Family: Cardiidae
Subfamily: Tridacninae
Category: Giant Clams
Size: Up to 50 in. (to 130 cm)  
Depth: 3-60 ft. (1-18 m)
Distribution: Indo-Pacific, Great Barrier Reef

Bivalves & Chitons
Giant Clams

Giant Clam

Maxima Giant Clam

Flutted Giant Clam

Hippopus Clam

Boring Giant Clam

Smooth Giant Clam



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