Tridacna maxima

Common giant clam
Riesenmuschel
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Bénitier géant
Almeja Gigante
Tridacna gigante

Distribution

The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean

Substrate and environment

Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species is generally attached to its substrate
The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters.
Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

Species generally solitary

General characteristics of the species

Maximum size : 40 cm
The animal feeds on plankton or small organisms.
The animal can show variable colouring
The animal is a simultaneous hermaphrodite

Relationship with humans

The species is good to eat
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Aquarium enthusiasts.
- - Fishing or commercial aquiculture for food
- -Sport or local fishing

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!