Chilean Flat Oyster
Ostrea chilensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–550 m
- Max size: 10 cm
A flat oyster of Chilean waters, it settles on soft sand, mud and hard bottoms from the shallow subtidal down to surprising depths near 550 metres. Females brood their young inside the shell, holding the larvae until they are fully formed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Ostreida › Ostreidae › Ostrea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 397160.
FAQ
- How deep does the Chilean Flat Oyster live?
- The Chilean Flat Oyster (Ostrea chilensis) is typically found at 0–550 m.
- How big does the Chilean Flat Oyster get?
- The Chilean Flat Oyster grows to about 10 cm.