American Cupped Oyster
Crassostrea virginica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–79 m
- Max size: 30 cm
The American cupped oyster cements itself to rock and to other oyster shells, building reefs in low salinity estuaries and bays. It grows to around 30 centimetres and filters food from the murky tidal water, intolerant of either fresh water or fully marine conditions for long.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Ostreida › Ostreidae › Crassostrea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 140657.
FAQ
- How deep does the American Cupped Oyster live?
- The American Cupped Oyster (Crassostrea virginica) is typically found at 0–79 m.
- How big does the American Cupped Oyster get?
- The American Cupped Oyster grows to about 30 cm.