Yaquina Oyster
Ostrea lurida
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–71 m
- Max size: 9 cm
The native oyster of the Pacific Northwest, the Yaquina oyster builds low reefs in the subtidal and settles across intertidal mud flats and eelgrass beds. It filters phytoplankton from the tide and once formed vast beds before harvesting thinned them.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Ostreida › Ostreidae › Ostrea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 542155.
FAQ
- How deep does the Yaquina Oyster live?
- The Yaquina Oyster (Ostrea lurida) is typically found at 0–71 m.
- How big does the Yaquina Oyster get?
- The Yaquina Oyster grows to about 9 cm.