Chinese Thorny Oyster
Spondylus squamosus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
Spiny flanges fringe the shell of this thorny oyster, which cements itself to rocks and dead coral in shallow water down to about 30 metres. Its decorative shell is gathered for shellcraft, and it reaches roughly 10 centimetres across.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Pectinida › Spondylidae › Spondylus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 207885.
FAQ
- How deep does the Chinese Thorny Oyster live?
- The Chinese Thorny Oyster (Spondylus squamosus) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Chinese Thorny Oyster dangerous to divers?
- The Chinese Thorny Oyster is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Chinese Thorny Oyster get?
- The Chinese Thorny Oyster grows to about 10 cm.