Family: |
Spondylidae (thorny oysters) |
Max. size: |
10 cm SHH (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific: from India to Melanesia; north to Japan and south to Queensland and New Caledonia. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Shell used for shellcraft (Ref. 348). Attached to rocks or dead corals in shallow waters (Ref. 348). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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