Windowpane Oyster
Placuna placenta
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- Max size: 18 cm
- For divers: safe
Its flat, almost transparent shells have long been cut into panes and set in window frames in place of glass. The animal lives in shallow estuarine lagoons and bays on sandy or muddy bottoms, where it is fished hard for both its shells and its meat.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Pectinida › Placunidae › Placuna
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 367820.
FAQ
- How deep does the Windowpane Oyster live?
- The Windowpane Oyster (Placuna placenta) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Windowpane Oyster dangerous to divers?
- The Windowpane Oyster is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Windowpane Oyster get?
- The Windowpane Oyster grows to about 18 cm.