Giant Clams [Tridacna]

Description

Giant clams are famous for their oversized, colorful shells that can look almost like living coral. Under the right light, divers often see iridescent blues, greens, and browns, with the clam’s mantle extending outward like a shimmering curtain.

Species

Giant Clam

Tridacna gigas

Elongate Clam

Tridacna maxima

Boring Clam

Tridacna crocea

Taxonomy