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Royal Thorny Oyster

Spondylus regius Linnaeus 1758

Spondylus regius

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Spondylus regius, the regal thorny oyster, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Spondylidae. It can be found in the Western Pacific,[1] and can grow 156 mm in length.[2]

Distribution and habitat

Spondylus regius is found in the Red Sea, Philippines, Japan, and Coral Sea waters on coral debris from depths of 5 to 80 meters.[1][3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Spondylus regius, regal thorny oyster". www.sealifebase.org. Retrieved 2019-11-04.
  2. ^ "Family: SPONDYLIDAE - Bagni Liggia" (PDF). www.bagniliggia.it. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
  3. ^ "Encyclopedia of Life". www.eol.org. Retrieved 2021-11-15.
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Spondylus regius: Brief Summary

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Spondylus regius, the regal thorny oyster, is a species of bivalve mollusc in the family Spondylidae. It can be found in the Western Pacific, and can grow 156 mm in length.

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Distribution

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Distribution: Philippines and Japan

Reference

Lamprell, K. L. (1987). Spiny oysters of the world - Spondylus.

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