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Hippopus Clam
Hippopus hippopus
Location: Palau
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Hippopus Clam
Also known as:
Strawberry Clam, Horse's Hoof clam, Bear Paw Clam
Category:
Giant Clams
Scientific Name:
Hippopus hippopus
Size:
Up to 16 in. (to 40 cm)
Depth:
3-25 ft. (1-8 m)
Distribution:
West Pacific, Australia, Indonesia
Mollusca
(Phylum)
└Bivalvia
(Class)
└Cardiida
(Order)
└Cardiidae
(Family)
└Tridacninae
(Subfamily)
└Hippopus
(Genus)
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