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Teardrop Maxima

A variant of Maxima Clam (Tridacna maxima)

Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

Representative Maxima Clam image. A confirmed image of this exact morph isn't available yet.

Long sold as a maxima pattern, the teardrop is now recognised as its own species, *Tridacna noae*. Its mantle is set with ovals of colour outlined in white.

This page covers the Teardrop Maxima variant. For full husbandry, water params, diet and health —General care: Maxima Clam →

Other Clams (Tridacna) variants

Electric Blue Maxima Teal / Gold Maxima Black Tiger Maxima