Ostreidae (oysters) |
8.4 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 5 m |
Indo-West Pacific. |
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Maximum shell height is 12 cm (Ref. 348). Cemented on various hard substrates or objects. Intertidal and shallow subtidal waters (Ref. 348). Associated with dead coral heads (Ref. 75840). |
Data deficient (DD); Date assessed: 05 October 2011 Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
Known from Raja Ampat Island (Ref. 83492). C: Refs. 348, 80041, 83492; M: Ref. 348; O: Ref. 83492. |
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