Giant clam  (Tridacna gigas)

Range

Found in shallow waters of the Pacific Ocean, from Thailand and Japan to Australia and Micronesia (1). However, the giant clam's range has reduced since the 1970s due to over-harvesting (7).

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Habitat

The giant clam inhabits warm tropical waters on reef flats and shallow lagoons to a depth of up to 20 metres (6).