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Tridacna crocea
Also known as Crocea Clam, Crocus Clam, Boring Giant Clam, Burrowing Clam, and Dwarf Giant Clam. This is the smallest of giant clams. They feed on plankton, and grow to a width of about 10cm.
Found in small cracks and fissures on shallow reef flats, at depths of 2 to 20m. Widespread in the Indo-Pacific region.
I spotted this giant clam (still a juvenile, though) at a depth of less than 20 feet. I sure hope it gets a chance to grow to maturity!
Spotted on Jan 23, 2012
Submitted on Jan 23, 2012
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