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オオシャコガイ (giant clam)

Tridacna gigas

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Mollusca (軟体動物)
Class
Bivalvia (二枚貝)
Order
Cardiida (Cardiida)
Family
Cardiidae
Genus
Tridacna
Species
Tridacna gigas (オオシャコガイ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オオシャコガイ
French Bénitier Géant
German Große Riesenmuschel
Turkish dev deniz taragi

Similar Species in Tridacna

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ヒメシャコガイ
Tridacna crocea
Least Concern
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ヒレナシシャコガイ
Tridacna derasa
Vulnerable
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devil clam
Tridacna mbalavuana
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of オオシャコガイ?
The scientific name of オオシャコガイ is Tridacna gigas. It belongs to the genus Tridacna.
What is the conservation status of オオシャコガイ?
オオシャコガイ (Tridacna gigas) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does オオシャコガイ live?
オオシャコガイ is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does オオシャコガイ belong to?
オオシャコガイ (Tridacna gigas) belongs to the genus Tridacna, which is part of the taxonomic family Cardiidae.
Is オオシャコガイ endangered?
Yes, オオシャコガイ (Tridacna gigas) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does オオシャコガイ belong to?
オオシャコガイ (Tridacna gigas) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of オオシャコガイ?
The closest relatives of オオシャコガイ in the genus Tridacna include ヒメシャコガイ, ヒレナシシャコガイ, devil clam.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Tridacna — 4 Species

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オオシャコガイ
Tridacna gigas
VU
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ヒメシャコガイ
Tridacna crocea
LC 🐾
ヒレナシシャコガイ
Tridacna derasa
VU 🐾
devil clam
Tridacna mbalavuana
VU
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