Wader Tree Oyster
Isognomon isognomum
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
This tree oyster fixes itself by threads to rock, boulders and coral with its shell stood on edge and its back margin laid flat against the surface. It often packs into dense colonies, recorded at close to 870 individuals per square metre, sometimes mixed in with hammer oysters.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Ostreida › Isognomonidae › Isognomon
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 208468.
FAQ
- How deep does the Wader Tree Oyster live?
- The Wader Tree Oyster (Isognomon isognomum) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Wader Tree Oyster dangerous to divers?
- The Wader Tree Oyster is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Wader Tree Oyster get?
- The Wader Tree Oyster grows to about 15 cm.