American Thorny Oyster (Spondylus americanus)
Key facts
- Scientific name
- Spondylus americanus
- Common name
- American Thorny Oyster
- Category
- Molluscs
- Family
- Spondylidae
- Genus
- Spondylus
- Size
- 10–16 cm
- Depth
- 5–45 m
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
- Danger level
- Harmless
- Habitats
- coral-reef, rocky-reef
- Behaviours
- benthic, solitary
- Ocean zones
- Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea
Description
Spondylus americanus reaches 16 cm. Thorny oyster (Mollusca) Tropical Atlantic (rare Red Sea). Light red-orange moderate spines. Reefs 5-45 m. LC. Less spectacular than S. varius.
Photo of American Thorny Oyster
Frequently asked questions
- How big is the American Thorny Oyster?
- American Thorny Oyster (Spondylus americanus) reaches 10–16 cm in length.
- At what depth can you find the American Thorny Oyster?
- American Thorny Oyster is found between 5–45 m deep.
- Is the American Thorny Oyster dangerous to divers?
- Danger level: Harmless.
- What is the conservation status of the American Thorny Oyster?
- IUCN status: Least concern (LC).
- Where can you find the American Thorny Oyster?
- Found in: Asian Pacific, Caribbean, Eastern Pacific, Indian Ocean & Red Sea.
Other species in the genus Spondylus
Sources
- Taxonomy: WoRMS (AphiaID 420772)
- Photos: iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)
- Distribution: GBIF (taxonKey 5188866)
- Conservation: IUCN Red List
- Encyclopedia: Wikipedia