Spondylus imperialis Chenu, 1843
Imperial thorny oyster
Spondylus imperialis
photo by FAO

Family:  Spondylidae (thorny oysters)
Max. size:  13.5 cm SHH (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 10 - 90 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: from India and Sri Lanka to the Philippines; north to Japan and south to Indonesia.
Diagnosis:   
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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