Penguin Wing Oyster
Pteria penguin
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–35 m
- Max size: 30 cm
A winged oyster of the shallows, this bivalve hangs from rocks, dead coral heads and sometimes sea whips by a tuft of strong threads from the surface down to about 35 metres. The long ear shaped wing of its shell anchors it broadside to the current.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Ostreida › Pteriidae › Pteria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208448.
FAQ
- How deep does the Penguin Wing Oyster live?
- The Penguin Wing Oyster (Pteria penguin) is typically found at 0–35 m.
- How big does the Penguin Wing Oyster get?
- The Penguin Wing Oyster grows to about 30 cm.