Spotted Pearl Oyster
Pinctada maculata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–20 m
- Max size: 6 cm
- For divers: safe
A small pearl oyster of warm reef shallows, it attaches by silky byssal threads to the undersides of rocks and coral down to about 20 metres and is common in Polynesian lagoons. It produces small yellow pearls and a golden shell, and is harmless to handle.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Ostreida › Margaritidae › Pinctada
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 464497.
FAQ
- How deep does the Spotted Pearl Oyster live?
- The Spotted Pearl Oyster (Pinctada maculata) is typically found at 0–20 m.
- Is the Spotted Pearl Oyster dangerous to divers?
- The Spotted Pearl Oyster is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Spotted Pearl Oyster get?
- The Spotted Pearl Oyster grows to about 6 cm.