Malleus malleus (Linnaeus, 1758)
Black hammer oyster
Malleus malleus
photo by Batoy, Corazon B.

Family:  Malleidae (hammer oysters)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: from East Africa, to Melanesia; north to Japan and south to Queensland.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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