Family Name Listing

Order: Veneroida, Family: Veneridae
Giant clams

Scientific Name	Samoan Name	Common Name	Photo	TSN	Park Status	Abundance	Residency	Nativity
Periglypta reticulata		venus clam			Probably present	Common	Breeder	Native
Tridacna maxima	faisua	small giant clam			Present in park	Uncommon	Breeder	Native
Tridacna squamosa	faisua	fluted giant clam			Present in park	Uncommon	Breeder	Native

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From: Park Species List   -   NPSpecies Summary Report
Generated: 26 September 2007 National Park of American Samoa  (Non-vertebrates)

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