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Created 9/27/2020

Family Tridacnidae

WEST PACIFIC

Tridacna derasa




Palau
   
   

SMOOTH GIANT CLAM

Occurs on sand or rubble on shallow reefs.  The external surface is quite smooth and the shell is unable to fully close.  Distinctive pattern of black lines on a yellow background with iridescent blue green margin.  Attains length of 24 inches.  Indonesia and Australia to Tonga.