Ostrea chilensis Philippi, 1854 Chilean flat oyster |
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Family: | Ostreidae (oysters) | |||
Max. size: | 10 cm ShL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 550 m | |||
Distribution: | South Pacific Ocean: New Zealand and Chile. Introduced in the Atlantic: Wales, UK and France. Subtropical to temperate. | |||
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Biology: | Minimum depth range from Ref. 356. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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