Tridacna crocea is the smallest giant clam species kept in the aquarium. It reaches maximum sizes around 15 cm. It usually has a very large byssus opening, which tends to make it sensitive to mechanical damage or attack from there. It was disributed in Malaysia, Vietnam and Japan to the Philippines, Australia and South Sea islands such as the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, although intensive fishing - mostly for consumption, as souvenirs or for jewelry - has already wiped it out in places. It normally burrows into coral blocks in nature, so that only the mantle peeks out - which is fatal for the coral in fishing, because it is usually destroyed to get to the clam. Fortunately, nowadays only captive breds are legal and on the market. The coloration is purple to blue, often with light blue speckles. Often "gold" - brown - or turquoise streaks, rings or dots are included. Of particular note are the "mandarin" croceas, whose delicate psychedelic patterns resemble that of the mandarin fish (Synchiropus splendidus).
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