Malleus malleus (Linnaeus, 1758) Black hammer oyster |
photo by
Batoy, Corazon B. |
Family: | Malleidae (hammer oysters) | |||
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Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific: from East Africa, to Melanesia; north to Japan and south to Queensland. | |||
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IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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