Saltwater
Small giant clam
Tridacna maxima
Cardiidae
Facts
Water values
Range
Seen here
Seen in the wild in American Samoa, Australia, British Indian Ocean Territory, China, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, Comoros, Cook Islands, Egypt, and 42 more countries.
More about the species
Description
Tridacna maxima, also known as the maxima clam or the small giant clam, 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 20 centimetres (7.9 in) in length.
Other names
No other names.
