Spondylus ictericus Reeve, 1856
Digitate thorny oyster
Spondylus ictericus
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Spondylidae (thorny oysters)
Max. size:  7 cm DL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 51 m
Distribution:  Western Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Maximum depth from Ref. 104365.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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