| Family: |
Spondylidae (thorny oysters) |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 115 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Pacific: New Zealand and Kermadec. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found from depths of 5 to 40 m on reefs, generally under overhangs (Ref. 337). Single valves, often of large size, commonly washed up on the beaches (Ref. 88739). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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