boring clam

About

The Boring Clam (Tridacna crocea) is a species in the genus Tridacna. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Oceanian biogeographic realm.

Habitat & Distribution

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Oceanian biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, and Tonga.

🇲🇽 Mexico 🇳🇴 Norway 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇹🇴 Tonga

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Mollusca (Mollusks)

Class

Bivalvia (Bivalvia)

Order

Cardiida (Cardiida)

Family

Cardiidae

Genus

Tridacna

Species

Tridacna crocea (boring clam)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヒメシャコガイ

German Bohrende Riesenmuschel

Similar Species in Tridacna

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devil clam

Tridacna mbalavuana

Vulnerable

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giant clam

Tridacna gigas

Vulnerable

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smooth giant clam

Tridacna derasa

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of boring clam?

The scientific name of boring clam is Tridacna crocea. It belongs to the genus Tridacna.

What is the conservation status of boring clam?

boring clam (Tridacna crocea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does boring clam live?

boring clam is found in Distributed across Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, and Tonga.. Countries include Mexico, Norway, Taiwan, Tonga.

What family does boring clam belong to?

boring clam (Tridacna crocea) belongs to the genus Tridacna, which is part of the taxonomic family Cardiidae.

Is boring clam endangered?

No, boring clam (Tridacna crocea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does boring clam belong to?

boring clam (Tridacna crocea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of boring clam?

The closest relatives of boring clam in the genus Tridacna include devil clam, giant clam, smooth giant clam.