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| Kingdom | : | Animalia |
| Phylum | : | Mollusca |
| Class | : | Bivalvia |
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| Family | : | Tridacnidae |
| Genus | : | Tridacna |
| Common Name | : | Giant Clam |
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| Scientific Name | : | Tridacna Gigas |
| Found | : | Indian and Pacific Oceans |
| Size | : | 90-120cm (35-47in) |
| Weight | : | 100-200kg (220-440lbs) |
| Number of Species | : | 100 |
| Average Lifespan | : | 20-100 years |
| Conservation Status | : | Threatened |
| Colour | : | Green, Red, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Brown, Pink |
| Skin Type | : | Shell |
| Favourite Food | : | Algae |
| Habitat | : | Saltwater seafloors |
| Average Litter Size | : | Millions |
| Main Prey | : | Algae, Phytoplantkon, Nutrients In Water |
| Predators | : | Eels, Snails, Starfish |
| Special Features | : | Large zig-zag edged shell |