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Updated 3/17/2024

Family Tridacnidae

ASIAN PACIFIC

Tridacna noae



Kuata, Fiji, 4 feet

 


Savusavu Bay, Fiji


Banda Sea, Indonesia

Yap

 

  
   

NOA'S GIANT CLAM

Rare on hard substrate and coral in shallow water.  Shell and habit identical to Tridacna maxima.  Distinctive color pattern of green or brown dark teardrops with  white edges.  Attains at least 10 inches.  Indonesia to Fiji.