Spondylus occidens Sowerby, 1903
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Family:  Spondylidae (thorny oysters)
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 319 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific: Eastern Africa to Kermadec Islands.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Minimum depth range from Ref. 75831. Found intertidal on sand and rubble (Ref. 93550).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  C: Ref. 8121.

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