Saddle Tree Oyster
Isognomon ephippium
- Group: Other
- Max size: 14 cm
- For divers: safe
This saddle shaped oyster cements itself to rocks, prop roots and other hard surfaces in shallow water, common in muddy estuaries and mangroves. It tolerates brackish conditions and reaches about 14 centimetres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Ostreida › Isognomonidae › Isognomon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208462.
FAQ
- Is the Saddle Tree Oyster dangerous to divers?
- The Saddle Tree Oyster is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Saddle Tree Oyster get?
- The Saddle Tree Oyster grows to about 14 cm.