Family: |
Ostreidae (oysters) |
Max. size: |
25 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 2 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Central Pacific and Northeast Atlantic: Mexico, Panama and UK. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Depth range is based on occurrence in Mexico (Ref. 101353); to be replaced with a better reference. Mostly inhabits the intertidal zone (Ref. 106881). Found in mangroves (Refs. 101351, 106881), estuaries and coastal lagoons associated with mangrove roots (Ref. 106881). Eurythermal and euryhaline (Ref. 106881). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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