Honeycomb Oyster
Hyotissa hyotis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–50 m
- Max size: 30 cm
- For divers: safe
The honeycomb oyster cements its heavy, ruffled shell to hard surfaces in lagoon reefs, from the intertidal down to around 50 metres. Its thick valves often host crusts of other encrusting life, blending it into the reef.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Ostreida › Gryphaeidae › Hyotissa
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216636.
FAQ
- How deep does the Honeycomb Oyster live?
- The Honeycomb Oyster (Hyotissa hyotis) is typically found at 0–50 m.
- Is the Honeycomb Oyster dangerous to divers?
- The Honeycomb Oyster is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Honeycomb Oyster get?
- The Honeycomb Oyster grows to about 30 cm.