Kingdom Animalia Class Bivalvia Family Tridacnidae Scientific name Hippopus porcellanus | Phylum Mollusca Order Veneroida Genus Hippopus Rank Species | |
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Similar Hippopus, Bear paw clam, Tridacna mbalavuana, Southern giant clam, Boring clam | ||
The china clam, Hippopus porcellanus, is a species of bivalve in the Tridacnidae family. It is found in Indonesia, Palau, and the Philippines. It is a popular species for marine aquariums for its attractive shell.
References
China clam Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA