Spondylus sinensis (Schreibers, 1793)
Chinese thorny oyster
Spondylus sinensis
photo by Poppe, Guido and Philippe

Family:  Spondylidae (thorny oysters)
Max. size:  10 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Depth range based on occurrence; to be replaced with a better reference. Found in intertidal areas on shell debris (Ref. 75831). Also found subtidal on dead coral heads (Ref. 75840).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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