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Giant Thorny Oyster

Spondylus varius

Seabook: Giant Thorny Oyster

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Max Weight

Max Depth

30 m

Description

Spondylus varius is a species of large saltwater clam, a marine bivalve mollusc in the family Spondylidae, the thorny oysters. Description Sphondylus varius is the largest of the spiny oysters, reaching a maximum size of about 20 cm. Aside from the size, the shell is easily recognisable because its adult p... Read more in Seabook

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Colors

white
brown
yellow

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

Coral reef