Sand Oyster
Striostrea margaritacea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–5 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A rugged oyster of estuaries and the open coast, the sand oyster cements itself to hard ground from the low tide line down to about 5 metres. It filters plankton from the water, grows to roughly 18 centimetres, and forms dense beds in southern African waters.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Ostreida › Ostreidae › Striostrea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 224641.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sand Oyster live?
- The Sand Oyster (Striostrea margaritacea) is typically found at 0–5 m.
- Is the Sand Oyster dangerous to divers?
- The Sand Oyster is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sand Oyster get?
- The Sand Oyster grows to about 18 cm.