Spondylus varians (Sowerby, 1829)
photo by Harasti, David

Family:  Spondylidae (thorny oysters)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Central Pacific: Philippines, Indonesia and French Polynesia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Found in reef areas of lagoons (Ref. 97298).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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