Swift Wing Oyster
Pteria avicular
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–30 m
- Max size: 13 cm
- For divers: safe
The swift wing oyster is a winged pearl oyster that anchors itself by tough byssal threads to sea fans and other hard surfaces. It lives in shallow water down to about 30 metres, filtering plankton while it hangs from its perch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Ostreida › Pteriidae › Pteria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 464504.
FAQ
- How deep does the Swift Wing Oyster live?
- The Swift Wing Oyster (Pteria avicular) is typically found at 0–30 m.
- Is the Swift Wing Oyster dangerous to divers?
- The Swift Wing Oyster is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Swift Wing Oyster get?
- The Swift Wing Oyster grows to about 13 cm.