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Small Giant Clam - Tridacna maxima

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  1. Hilarious name :) Posted 3 years ago
    1. Indeed, they are still considered Giant Clam, just that they are smaller in size compared to other species of Giant Clams. But compared to Clams in general, they are still big in size! This one is around 30 cm, other Giant Clams can be up to 1 meter wide. Posted 3 years ago

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The maxima clam, also known as 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 in length.

Similar species: Cockles, Tellins, And Allies
Species identified by Albert Kang
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Uploaded May 12, 2022. Captured Mar 14, 2022 21:01.
  • TG-6
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO1600
  • 18mm