Cortez Oyster
Crassostrea corteziensis
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–2 m
- Max size: 25 cm
An estuarine oyster reaching about 25 centimetres, the Cortez oyster grows clustered on mangrove roots in lagoons and river mouths. It shrugs off swings in temperature and salinity, thriving in the brackish shallows where few oysters can.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Ostreida › Ostreidae › Crassostrea
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 605704.
FAQ
- How deep does the Cortez Oyster live?
- The Cortez Oyster (Crassostrea corteziensis) is typically found at 1–2 m.
- How big does the Cortez Oyster get?
- The Cortez Oyster grows to about 25 cm.