How deep does the Hooded Oyster live?

The Hooded Oyster (Saccostrea cuccullata) is typically found at 0–5 m.

How big does the Hooded Oyster get?

The Hooded Oyster grows to about 20 cm.

Hooded Oyster

Saccostrea cuccullata

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–5 m
Max size: 20 cm

A rock oyster of the intertidal zone, the hooded oyster cements itself to stone and can form a distinct band high on the shore. It also settles on mangrove roots and pier piles, grows to about twenty centimetres, and is gathered both from wild beds and by farming.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Ostreida › Ostreidae › Saccostrea

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 181316.

FAQ

How deep does the Hooded Oyster live?: The Hooded Oyster (Saccostrea cuccullata) is typically found at 0–5 m.
How big does the Hooded Oyster get?: The Hooded Oyster grows to about 20 cm.