White Hammer Oyster
Malleus albus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–55 m
- For divers: safe
Named for its T shaped shell that looks like a claw hammer, this oyster relative lives free on muddy sand near coral reefs, propped upright with only the lower third of the shell buried. It often gathers in colonies in shallow water and can also cement itself to rock.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Ostreida › Malleidae › Malleus
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 507057.
FAQ
- How deep does the White Hammer Oyster live?
- The White Hammer Oyster (Malleus albus) is typically found at 1–55 m.
- Is the White Hammer Oyster dangerous to divers?
- The White Hammer Oyster is harmless to divers.