Cock's Comb Oyster
Lopha cristagalli
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–30 m
- Max size: 20.5 cm
Frilled, ruffled shell margins fitted together like a rooster's comb give this oyster its name. It settles in shallow subtidal water cemented to hard surfaces, and its flesh is reported to be poisonous to eat.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Ostreida › Ostreidae › Lopha
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 216638.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cock's Comb Oyster live?
- The Cock's Comb Oyster (Lopha cristagalli) is typically found at 5–30 m.
- How big does the Cock's Comb Oyster get?
- The Cock's Comb Oyster grows to about 20.5 cm.