Small Giant Clam (Tridacna maxima)

Small Giant Clam, a reference photo — Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

Tridacna maxima, also known as the maxima clam or the small giant clam, is a species of bivalve mollusc found throughout the Indo-Pacific region.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Small Giant Clam being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Tridacna crocea
Tridacna noae
Tridacna squamosa
Tridacna derasa

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Mollusca
Class: Bivalvia
Order: Cardiida
Family: Cardiidae
Genus: Tridacna
Species: Tridacna maxima

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