New Zealand Rock Oyster
Saccostrea glomerata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–3 m
- Max size: 5 cm
An oyster of estuaries and rocky intertidal shores, it cements itself to hard ground, mudflats and even pier pilings in the top few metres. It filters plankton from the water and forms the foundation of dense reefs along temperate and tropical coasts.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Ostreida › Ostreidae › Saccostrea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 397183.
FAQ
- How deep does the New Zealand Rock Oyster live?
- The New Zealand Rock Oyster (Saccostrea glomerata) is typically found at 0–3 m.
- How big does the New Zealand Rock Oyster get?
- The New Zealand Rock Oyster grows to about 5 cm.