Japanese Pearl Oyster
Pinctada fucata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 3–46 m
- Max size: 8 cm
Farmed across Asia for the pearls it produces, this oyster settles on sand, mud, rubble, and shell hash in shallow subtidal water down to about forty six metres. In Hong Kong it has even been found clinging to the ceilings and walls of submarine caves.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Ostreida › Margaritidae › Pinctada
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 397170.
FAQ
- How deep does the Japanese Pearl Oyster live?
- The Japanese Pearl Oyster (Pinctada fucata) is typically found at 3–46 m.
- How big does the Japanese Pearl Oyster get?
- The Japanese Pearl Oyster grows to about 8 cm.