Clams

Flame scallops rest in their own "nests", which are made of small coral pieces and rocks. Flame scallops are herbivorous, eating only phytoplankton. During the consumption process, flame scallops sift and sort through the...

Tridacna derasa is known as a “sand” clam. It prefers clear water, and after reaching sexual maturity, it will release the attaching threads and move to a sandy area. They are usually colored with orange/yellow and black stripes and...

Crocea clams display some of the most dazzling pattern arrays of any of the Tridacna species. Gorgeous combinations of wavy green, aqua and gold. These are the smallest of the giant clams, reaching sizes of 6 inches. Often found burrowed into the rocks...

Tridacna maxima has the widest distribution of any Tridacnid species. They are found from the Red Sea, throughout the Indo-Pacific region, to Australia and Polynesia. These clams usually establish themselves in shallow, clear water, in high current...