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| Phylum Mollusca > Class Bivalvia > Family Tridacnidae |
| Fluted
giant clam Tridacna squamosa Family Tridacnidae updated Aug 10 Where seen? This beautifully sculptured giant clam is sometimes seen on our undisturbed Southern shores, near living reefs. Features: 15-30cm. The two-part shell has 5-6 rows of deep open flutes on the valves. The wavy shell opening faces the sunlight, while the hinged side is firmly attached to rocks or coral rubble in relatively shallow water near living reefs. It does not burrow into coral. Status and threats: The Fluted giant clam (Tridacna squamosa) is listed as 'Endangered' on the Red List of threatened animals of Singapore. According to the Singapore Red Data Book: "Large specimens have virtually disappeared from our shores. Young specimens are occasionally but infrequently seen". |
 Sisters Island, Jan 04 |
Fluted giant clams on Singapore shores
 Sisters Island, Jul 04  |
 Raffles Lighthouse, Aug 06  |
 Pulau Semakau, Mar 05  |
 Pulau Semakau, 1 May 09 |
 A rare encounter with a young Fluted giant clam! |
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References
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Sea Challengers. 314pp.|
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