Crassostrea corteziensis (Hertlein, 1951)
Cortez oyster
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Family:  Ostreidae (oysters)
Max. size:  25 cm SHL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 2 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific and Northeast Atlantic: Mexico, Panama and UK.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Depth range is based on occurrence in Mexico (Ref. 101353); to be replaced with a better reference.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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