How deep does the Oyster live?

The Oyster (Magallana rivularis) is typically found at 0–5 m.

Oyster

Magallana rivularis

Group: Other
Typical depth: 0–5 m

This oyster settles on hard ground from the intertidal into shallow water and cements itself in place for life, building reefs where many pile together in river estuaries. It feeds by filtering plankton from the brackish flow.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Mollusca › Bivalvia › Ostreida › Ostreidae › Magallana

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 836040.

FAQ

How deep does the Oyster live?: The Oyster (Magallana rivularis) is typically found at 0–5 m.