Palmate Oyster
Planostrea pestigris
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–33 m
- Max size: 15 cm
- For divers: safe
- IUCN status: LC
A small oyster of shallow tropical bottoms, it cements itself to rubble, dead shell and sandy mud down to about 33 metres. It grows to roughly 15 centimetres and filters plankton from the water like other oysters.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Ostreida › Ostreidae › Planostrea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 397173.
FAQ
- How deep does the Palmate Oyster live?
- The Palmate Oyster (Planostrea pestigris) is typically found at 0–33 m.
- Is the Palmate Oyster dangerous to divers?
- The Palmate Oyster is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Palmate Oyster get?
- The Palmate Oyster grows to about 15 cm.